The Country Mouse and the Town Mouse

The Country Mouse and the Town Mouse

Work Time

Reread “The Country Mouse and the Town Mouse.” Discuss with your classmates what happened in this story.

  • What did you think would happen when you first heard that the country mouse would visit the town mouse?
  • What do you think Horace is criticizing in society?
  • Would you say it’s a harsh story in tone or a gentle story?