Any story in English with summary
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Introduction to the Ugly Duckling
Think of a time in your life when you felt left out or different; maybe you were the new kid in your school or your neighborhood, or the only person of your cultural background in your class. Maybe you can remember being teased for wearing glasses or braces, or for not being the best at kickball. These are all life experiences that teach us important lessons about acceptance and kindness towards others, and one of the most famous examples of such a lesson in children's literature is Danish storyteller Hans Christian Anderson's fairytale 'The Ugly Duckling,' published in 1843.
Story Summary
The story tells of a plain-looking little bird (the Ugly Duckling) born in a barnyard. His brothers and sisters as well as the other birds and animals on the farm tease him for being plain and ugly, so he runs off to live with a flock of wild ducks and geese until hunters shoot down the flock. Alone again, the Ugly Duckling finds a home with an old woman, but her cat and hen also tease him, so he doesn't stay there long.
In his wanderings, the Ugly Duckling comes across a flock of migrating swans, and he wishes to join them but can't because he's too young and can't fly well enough. When winter sets in, a farmer rescues the Ugly Duckling, but the farmer's children and other animals frighten him with their noise and teasing, so again, he flees. He spends a cold and lonely winter hiding in a cave until springtime, when the flock of swans comes to the lake near his hiding place.
When the Ugly Duckling approaches the swans, he's delighted to find that they accept him and treat him like one of them. When he looks at his reflection in the lake, he realizes, to his astonishment, that he's matured into a beautiful swan himself. When the swans fly off from the lake, he spreads his wings and joins them, finally having found a family who accepts him.
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The Prince
The Prince is a changed man as a dead statue. He is more alive to the misery of his people even as a lifeless statue. He wants to help them through the lavish decorations of his statue.
He meets the Swallow and recruits it to execute his plan for helping others. During the process, he develops affection for the bird and confesses his love. In the end, he suffers from a broken heart when he sees his beloved Swallow die right in front of his eyes.
The City People
This includes a young girl selling goods on the street, an old woman unable to survive on her meager means, old Jewish men arguing with each other and the orphans who harassed by guards.
The Divine and the Envoy
God appears at the end of the story. Rewarding the true nature of the bond between the Prince and Swallow, God allows them the riches of Paradise. There is also an angel who is tasked to collect the two most prized objects from the city.
He chooses the Prince’s heart and his friend’s body as they represent an invaluable bond of affection and empathy.
The Swallow
Swallow is a symbol of love and sacrifice. It leaves its family’s trip to warm Egypt in order to follow his heart’s desire for a reed. Destroyed by Reed’s betrayal, it finds the Prince’s statue and builds a strong bond with it.
He learns about the Prince’s qualities and his worries for others. It develops empathy and slowly finds love. It helps the Prince by distributing its gemstones to the people in need.
In the end, Swallow decides to stay with the Prince nad ends up sacrificing its life. It does not survive the winter cold and dies right beside its paramour.