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The Blind Men and The Elephant

John Godfrey Saxe

Q: What did the first man say about the elephant and why?
The first man, feeling the broad and sturdy side, said the
elephant was like a wall. He thought this because the side felt
strong and didn't move, just like a wall.
Q: What did the second man say about the elephant and
why?
The second man, touching the tusk, said the elephant
seemed like a spear. He thought this because the tusk was
round, smooth, and pointed, similar to a spear.
Q: What did the third man say about the elephant and why?
The third man, holding the squirming trunk, said the elephant
was like a snake. He thought this because the trunk could
move and felt flexible, like a snake.
Q: What did the fourth man say about the elephant and
why?
The fourth man, exploring around the knee, said the elephant
was like a tree. He thought this because the leg felt solid and
strong, similar to a tree trunk.
Q: What did the fifth man say about the elephant and why?
The fifth man, touching the ear, said the elephant was like a
fan. He thought this because the ear was flat, wide, and
flappy, just like a fan.
Q: What did the sixth man say about the elephant and why?
The sixth man, grabbing the swinging tail, said the elephant
was like a rope. He thought this because the tail was long,
slender, and flexible, like a rope.
Q: Why do you think the blind men couldn't agree on what
the elephant was like?
A: The blind men couldn't agree because each of them only
felt one part of the elephant, and they didn't see the whole
picture. They only knew what their part felt like, so they
described the elephant based on their limited experience.
Q: How do you think the blind men could have understood
the whole elephant better?
A: The blind men could have understood the whole elephant
better if they had talked to each other and shared their
experiences. By combining what each one felt, they could
have a more complete understanding.
Q: How can we apply the lesson from the poem in our daily
lives?
A: We can apply the lesson by being open-minded, listening
to others, and considering different viewpoints before making
judgments. This way, we can understand things better and get
along with others more effectively.

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