Fables are short stories with a moral or a message. Usually the main characters of a fable are animals and Greek god and goddesses. In fact, fables are not mere entertaining stories which we hear always. The only aim of these stories is to give the people pleasure. But fables are both entertaining and educative. These are composed of instruction, advice, direction and suggestion related to human life. These stories show us the right path and tell us what is wrong and what is right. Fables always clarify that the sinful man will be punished and the honest man will be rewarded sooner or later. Fables are very important in our practical life. The morals of these fables mold our character. They make us morally strong and honest. Fables enrich our mind with profound knowledge. Some fables make us clear eyed and intelligent. Some fables forbid us to do any sinful deed. Besides, there are some fables such as, one of the famous fables of Aesop named "The Ant has a moral which is considered as a proverb. To speak in a nutshell, fables entertain us well and at the same time give us necessary directions to be a perfect human being. And no doubt, these are one of the best methods for the children and students to acquire pure knowledge.
