In the beginning of the play, Androcles removed a thorn from the beasts paw and the lion then “fawned upon Androcles and showed, in every way that he knew, the whom he owed the relief….” (Aesop 1). This lion remembered this small act of kindness and remembered Androcles years later when they were put in the same arena to fight to the death. The lions mood instantly because gentle and child-like when seeing Androcles, which is the reason why he walked out alive. However, the lion became violent when the Emperor spoke harshly towards the two, but refused to attack when Androcles was between the two. The Emperor stated proudly how he was not afraid, yet commanded, “Keep between us,” to Androcles in an unspoken attempt to hide from the lion (Aesop 6). The lion responds positively to positive situations which makes everyone feel safe, and it responds violently and negatively to situations it deems threatening which puts the lives of others at
In the beginning of the play, Androcles removed a thorn from the beasts paw and the lion then “fawned upon Androcles and showed, in every way that he knew, the whom he owed the relief….” (Aesop 1). This lion remembered this small act of kindness and remembered Androcles years later when they were put in the same arena to fight to the death. The lions mood instantly because gentle and child-like when seeing Androcles, which is the reason why he walked out alive. However, the lion became violent when the Emperor spoke harshly towards the two, but refused to attack when Androcles was between the two. The Emperor stated proudly how he was not afraid, yet commanded, “Keep between us,” to Androcles in an unspoken attempt to hide from the lion (Aesop 6). The lion responds positively to positive situations which makes everyone feel safe, and it responds violently and negatively to situations it deems threatening which puts the lives of others at