FELIX ALUKAKA ASEMBO

The story illustrates the importance of empathy and the interconnectedness of our actions. When a mouse warns other animals about a mousetrap, they dismiss its concern because they feel unaffected. However, the mousetrap catches a snake instead, leading to a chain of events where each animal's indifference ultimately results in tragedy for the farmer's wife. The moral emphasizes the significance of offering support and empathy to others, even if their problems don't directly affect us. It highlights that the world suffers not just from the actions of the wicked, but also from the indifference of the good.