A Gift in Parting
Story Stats
Rating: 5
Grade Level: 5, 6, 7, 8
Page count: 26
Appeared in
Myth-Interpretations
Story Summary
The Old Man is the most respected fisherman in a small village by everyone but his son, who hates fishing and wants a life in the big city. But when the Old Man risks his life to save the village, his son finally sees the strength and wisdom that earned him the villager's respect.