Human Values in the Tale of "The Lion and the Mouse": An Analytical Study
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2025
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University of Abuja
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This study stems from the urgent need of promoting ethical values in the
contemporary society, amid growing challenges that threaten social cohesion. It
aims to analyze the moral values embedded in the story of "The King of the Jungle
and the Little Mouse", as an educational model that reflects the concepts of
humility, cooperation, and mutual respect in building a strong and sustainable
human community. The significance of the study lies in revealing the profound
educational role that folk tales play as effective tools for instilling values and
shaping behavior, particularly during early developmental stages. The study
adopted and employed the textual analytical method by deconstructing the
elements of the story, interpreting its symbols, and examining its moral content in
light of modern psychological and sociological theories. The findings indicate that
the story offers a deep lesson emphasizing the necessity of integration among
individuals despite differences in their abilities or status, and that such values are
foundational pillars for achieving social cohesion and collective well-being.
Accordingly, the study recommends integrating moral stories into educational
curricula and utilizing them as effective tools for cultivating value awareness
among younger generations, in addition to encouraging research that explores the
impact of folk tales on personality formation and the strengthening of human
relationships.
Keywords: Moral values, folk tales, humility and cooperation, story-based education, social cohesion.