The Bear and the Bee

Summary

A tale by TheFableCottage.com that illustrates the consequences of losing one's temper.

Key Characters

• Mr. Bear: The main character who loves honey and loses his temper.
• The Bee: A small, assertive character that defends the beehive.
• Mrs. Bear: Mr. Bear's partner who provides him with medicine and honey.

Plot Overview

• Mr. Bear's Dilemma:

  • Mr. Bear discovers there is no honey in his cupboard.
  • He decides to venture into the forest to find some.

• Encounter with the Beehive:

  • Mr. Bear finds a beehive and smells honey, which excites him.
  • He attempts to take honey by sticking his paw into the beehive.
  • A bee confronts him and tells him to leave.

• Mr. Bear's Anger:

  • Mr. Bear, feeling superior, ignores the bee's warning and tries to take the honey again.
  • He gets stung on the nose and becomes very angry.
  • He tries to hit the bee with a stick but fails because the bee is too fast.
  • In his rage, Mr. Bear destroys the beehive.

• Consequences of Anger:

  • After smashing the beehive, thousands of bees emerge and retaliate by stinging Mr. Bear.
  • He is chased through the forest and stung multiple times.
  • Mr. Bear runs home and slams the door shut, seeking refuge.

• Resolution:

  • Mrs. Bear confronts Mr. Bear about losing his temper again.
  • She provides him with bee-sting medicine and reveals that there is honey in the cupboard, hidden behind the flour.

Moral of the Story

• "A hot temper always gets you into trouble."

This story teaches the importance of patience and the consequences of allowing anger to dictate actions.