Which of the following aptly describes the moral of the story?
A
the sins of the forefathers are visited upon the children no matter how long it takes
B
if you have made up your mind to hang your dog, any rope will do for the purpose
C
the law is week in defence of the poor against the rich and mighty.
D
no matter how highly placed he is in society, the unmindful lawbreaker will always meet his nemesis.
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The wolf, in this case, was determined to find a pretext or reason to devour the lamb, and he used various false accusations and excuses to justify his actions, ultimately demonstrating that sometimes people (or wolves) will find any reason, even illogical or baseless, to carry out their predetermined intentions.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15220)