Fable
In short: A short tale that makes the consequences of behaviour visible.
Term
How does it work in the tale?
In the race between the hare and the tortoise, persistence matters as much as speed. Animal characters can make human behaviour easy to recognise.
Where does the lesson appear in the action?
To understand the outcome of the race between the hare and the tortoise, you only need to compare what the hare decides during the race with the tortoise’s steady progress. With another fable, try noting the character’s choice and what changes immediately afterwards. You can infer the lesson from the events themselves.