The days had begun to grow shorter and the stifling summer heat began to fade when Mother Doe realized her speckled fawn was no longer speckled. Her baby, was indeed, no longer a baby. It was time for Stag to leave her care and start a life on his own, out in the great wide forest. Just as all mothers do, Mother Doe sat Stag down to prepare him for his departure into the forest. With tears in her eyes, she explained, "Stag, you have been a gift to me, as a mother. You are a precious gift and will charm the forest with your presence. There will be many distractions, dangers, trials, and turmoil, but one thing is most important… remember to be yourself. You are Stag who is a leader, filled with independence. You can tackle tough decisions with
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As he drew to the edge of the forest and looked across the prairie, Stag saw a large flock of sheep. He stood there and watched the flock as they moved together, step by step. Stag thought it was strange how the sheep imitated one another so similarly. The more he watched, the more he began to feel lonesome. He thought to himself, “Those sheep all act similar, and they are all together in a big group. No sheep looks lonely or without friends.” Stag began to question why he did not have a flock to roam with. He no longer wanted to be alone in the forest, so he stepped out into the prairie and approached the flock of sheep. Stag approached the flock and was appalled at the similarities amongst the sheep. No one looked different, sounded different, or acted differently. Yet, they all seemed so content, so popular, so surrounded. Stag tried to start a conversation with one of the sheep, "Hello, I am looking for a friend. Would you like to go to the stream with me?" The sheep stared blankly at Stag and responded, "My flock is going to the ridge of the prairie. I want to stay with them." Stag knew danger lurked at the ridge of the prairie. Wolves and foxes prowled there, waiting on foolish prey to wander up. Again, and again, Stag asked sheep after sheep to join him at the stream and received the same response. Discouraged, Stag wandered toward the stream all by himself, wondering why he could not find …show more content…
Stag never again questioned himself and always never regretted making his own decisions. He accepted that he was independent and unique. He had found friendship in a wise creature and their similar values allowed for an incredible friendship. Stag sympathized for the sheep and hoped that one day, they too would be brave enough to stand up for themselves and be themselves. Although they appeared to be so happy in the large group, the sheep were miserable living lives of imitation and many sheep dreamed of breaking free to a life of unique independence. Stag was confident in himself and was thankful he remembered who he was, his Mother Doe’s brave and independent
As he drew to the edge of the forest and looked across the prairie, Stag saw a large flock of sheep. He stood there and watched the flock as they moved together, step by step. Stag thought it was strange how the sheep imitated one another so similarly. The more he watched, the more he began to feel lonesome. He thought to himself, “Those sheep all act similar, and they are all together in a big group. No sheep looks lonely or without friends.” Stag began to question why he did not have a flock to roam with. He no longer wanted to be alone in the forest, so he stepped out into the prairie and approached the flock of sheep. Stag approached the flock and was appalled at the similarities amongst the sheep. No one looked different, sounded different, or acted differently. Yet, they all seemed so content, so popular, so surrounded. Stag tried to start a conversation with one of the sheep, "Hello, I am looking for a friend. Would you like to go to the stream with me?" The sheep stared blankly at Stag and responded, "My flock is going to the ridge of the prairie. I want to stay with them." Stag knew danger lurked at the ridge of the prairie. Wolves and foxes prowled there, waiting on foolish prey to wander up. Again, and again, Stag asked sheep after sheep to join him at the stream and received the same response. Discouraged, Stag wandered toward the stream all by himself, wondering why he could not find …show more content…
Stag never again questioned himself and always never regretted making his own decisions. He accepted that he was independent and unique. He had found friendship in a wise creature and their similar values allowed for an incredible friendship. Stag sympathized for the sheep and hoped that one day, they too would be brave enough to stand up for themselves and be themselves. Although they appeared to be so happy in the large group, the sheep were miserable living lives of imitation and many sheep dreamed of breaking free to a life of unique independence. Stag was confident in himself and was thankful he remembered who he was, his Mother Doe’s brave and independent