THE EAGLE AND THE BEETLE SOLVED EXERCISES Introduction What are the characteristics of a good friend? Individually, write as many characteristics as you can think of. Then form groups of four and compare your answers. As a group, agree on the five most important characteristics. Now read this poem about a 'friend'. After you read it see if this friend has the qualities you listed. The Eagle and the Beetle A beetle loved a certain hare And wandered with him everywhere; They went to fairs and feasts together, Took walks in any kind of weather, Talked of the future and the past On sunny days or overcast, But, since their friendship was so pleasant, Lived for the most part in the present. One day, alas, an eagle flew Above them, and before they knew What cloud had shadowed them, the hare Hung from her talons in mid-air. 'Please spare my friend,' the beetle cried. But the great eagle was sneered with pride: 'You puny, servile, cloddish bug - Go off and hide yo
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