The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck
An adventurous duck learns about trust through a cunning fox’s deception.
Summary of 5 Key Points
Key Points
- Jemima’s Desire for a Safe Nest
- The Helpful Foxy Whiskered Gentleman
- A Secret Nesting Place
- The Farm Dog Kep’s Rescue
- The Surprise in Jemima’s Basket
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Jemima’s Desire for a Safe Nest
Jemima Puddle-Duck, a rather naive and obstinate farmyard duck, harbors a deep-seated desire to hatch her own eggs. Residing on a farm, her attempts at finding a suitable and safe place for nesting are continually thwarted by the farm’s owner, who believes that Jemima lacks the necessary skill to properly incubate her eggs. As a result, her eggs are routinely confiscated, leaving Jemima with a sense of frustration and a strong yearning to fulfill her maternal instincts. This desire is the driving force behind her actions throughout the narrative and motivates her to seek a nesting place beyond the boundaries of the farm…Read&Listen More
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The Helpful Foxy Whiskered Gentleman
In ‘The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck’, the character of the ‘Helpful Foxy Whiskered Gentleman’ is portrayed with an air of courteousness and deceptive charm. He is introduced as a seemingly kind figure who comes across Jemima Puddle-Duck when she is in distress, having been unable to find a suitable place to lay her eggs without them being discovered and taken away. The Gentleman, with his fine whiskers and smart appearance, offers a sympathetic ear and appears to understand Jemima’s predicament…Read&Listen More
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A Secret Nesting Place
Jemima Puddle-Duck, a rather naive and not very intelligent duck, is determined to find a place away from the farm to lay her eggs. Her desire arises from the frustration of the farmyard hen, Mrs. Rebeccah Puddle-Duck, regularly hatching her eggs, denying Jemima the chance to do it herself. She believes that she can hatch her own eggs given the opportunity and thus sets off to find a secret nesting place where she can do so without interference…Read&Listen More
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The Farm Dog Kep’s Rescue
Jemima Puddle-Duck, a rather naive and obstinate duck, is dissatisfied with the lack of opportunity to hatch her own eggs at the farmhouse. She seeks a secluded place to lay her eggs and is led by a sly fox to a shed, which in reality, is a part of his home. Unbeknownst to Jemima, the fox has devious intentions, planning to feast on her and her eggs. Nevertheless, Jemima is thrilled to have found a quiet nesting place and is oblivious to the danger she is in…Read&Listen More
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The Surprise in Jemima’s Basket
In the narrative, Jemima Puddle-Duck, a rather naive farmyard duck, is intent on finding a suitable place to lay her eggs after the farm’s hen-wife has repeatedly confiscated them. She desires a place away from the farm where she can hatch them herself. Her wanderings lead her to a secluded glade in the woods, which she deems perfect for her purpose…Read&Listen More