Talk:The Old Man and Death

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https://fablesofaesop.com/the-old-man-and-death.html "An Old Man was tired of picking up sticks and called on Death to take him. Death arrived and the Old Man asked him to pick up the sticks. Changed his mind. Be careful what you wish for."

Misinterpretation

The article states that: Originally, however, the old man's request was for Death to carry the sticks for him. This seems like a pretty flagrant misinterpretation of the fable. Actually, his request was to be released from the intolerable burden of his miserable life (i.e., death would be a welcome improvement). When Death actually appears, the old man quickly changes his mind and scrambles to put Death to another task. The point is: Be careful what you wish for. -- Cl3phact0 (talk) 10:50, 25 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Benitsky's fable

I can't find any commentaries, but Alexander Benitsky has a fable where a widowed woman, while mourning, is begging for death. Then Death comes and the woman says "Could you visit my neighbour and take her away? My grief would pass much faster if the jealous lady won't stop her husband from consoling me". Omeganian (talk) 09:29, 21 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]