The Ant and the Cricket Summary
This poem is the work of the famous Greek poet Aesop. Two characters of the poem are cricket and an ant. There was a youth cricket who used to sing and dance during summers and springs. He was happy and enjoying but foolish. During summer and spring, there is greenery everywhere. So, adequate food and water are available. There is no need to store any of these. Thus, cricket was busy to enjoy and did not store any food for the winter. In winter, the ground is covered with snow and no flowers or leaves can be seen.
Cricket passed the time of singing and dancing and soon the winter season arrived. Now, he was in trouble because there was not even a pit to eat in his house and he could not get any food outside due to cold. He thus could not eat anything and was starving. He somehow mustered up the courage to ask for help from the ant. Because of starvation, cold and rain, the cricket was wet and trembling.
He requested the ant to give him some food and shelter in his house, otherwise he would die of hunger, misery and cold. He also promised to repay her.
Ant told Cricket that he considers himself to be his servant as well as a friend. But, ants do not borrow nor lend to anyone. He also asked cricket why he did not collect food during spring and summer. Cricket said that he does not care much about the future and is busy enjoying the pleasant weather. He thought that food and water would always be abundant.
While cricket was busy enjoying, the ant was storing food for the winter season. Ant got angry in this way and told him that he should also sing and dance in winter. The ant quickly ended the conversation and forced her out of her house.
Finally, the poet concludes by stating that he thinks this fantasy is largely correct. As there are many humans who do not care about the future. They thus repent when the time runs out.
The story teaches us that we will not behave like cricket. We will always be ready for the future so that we do not have to beg others for help in difficult times. It also teaches us that we will be helpful to others as opposed to ants.
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