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A Different Perspective on The Tortoise and the Hare
Should the Tortoise be praised?
Updated: 2024.11.04
2 min read · Intermediate
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A Different Perspective on The Tortoise and the Hare

You’re likely familiar with the story of The Tortoise and the Hare, where a boastful [1] hare loses a race to a humble tortoise. Confident in his speed, the hare takes a nap during the competition, while the patient tortoise keeps moving forward, ultimately passing the sleeping hare and winning the race. This tale often imparts [2] a lesson about humility and perseverance, encouraging us to value steady effort in the pursuit of our goals.

However, an alternative perspective suggests that the tortoise’s behavior may not be as commendable [3] as it seems. Critics argue that the tortoise’s decision to ignore the hare, focusing solely on winning the race, raises questions about sportsmanship. Shouldn’t the tortoise have awakened the hare instead of simply passing him by? This viewpoint challenges the notion of the tortoise as a purely admirable character, suggesting that his actions were motivated more by a desire to win than by a sense of fairness.

Conversely, supporters of the tortoise argue that it was, after all, a competition, and the tortoise adhered to [4] the spirit of the race by remaining humble and focused. They contend that winning fairly is part of the competition’s essence. This debate prompts us to reflect on the deeper implications of the story: Did the tortoise truly win the race fairly, or should he have made an effort to wake the hare and finish the race together? What do you think?

토끼와 거북이에 대한 다른 시각

여러분은 교만한 토끼가 겸손한 거북이와의 경주에서 패배하는 거북이와 토끼의 이야기를 들어본 적이 있으실 것입니다. 자신의 빠른 속도에 자신이 있었던 토끼는 경기를 하는 도중 낮잠을 자고, 인내심을 가진 거북이는 계속 앞으로 나아가 결국 잠든 토끼를 추월하고 경주에서 승리합니다. 이 이야기는 겸손과 인내에 대한 교훈을 전달하며, 목표를 향해 꾸준히 노력하는 것의 중요성을 우리에게 가르칩니다.

하지만 이에 대한 다른 시각을 가진 이들은 거북이의 행동이 보기만큼 칭찬할 만한 것이 아닐 수 있다고 주장합니다. 비판가들은 토끼를 무시하고 경주에서 이기는 데만 집중한 거북이의 결정은 스포츠맨십에 의문을 제기한다고 주장합니다. 거북이는 잠자는 토끼를 그냥 지나치지 말고 깨워줬어야 하지 않을까요? 이러한 시각은 거북이가 순수하게 존경할 만한 캐릭터라는 관념에 도전하며, 그의 행동이 공정성보다는 이기고자 하는 욕구에 의해 동기 부여되었다는 점을 시사합니다.

반대로 거북이를 옹호하는 사람들은 어찌되었든 경쟁중인 상황이었으며, 거북이는 집중력을 유지하며 경주의 정신을 지켰다고 주장합니다. 이들은 정정당당하게 승리하는 것이 경쟁의 본질이라고 주장합니다. 이 논쟁은 우리가 이 이야기의 더 깊은 함의를 생각해 보도록 합니다. 거북이는 정말 공정하게 경주에서 이긴 것일까요, 아니면 토끼를 깨워 함께 완주하기 위해 노력했어야 했나요? 여러분은 어떻게 생각하시나요?

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Discussion Questions
Q1
In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.
Q2
What part of the reading resonated with you most?
이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?
Q3
How do you interpret the tortoise’s actions in the race? Do you see it as admirable or questionable in terms of fairness?
경주에서 거북이의 행동을 어떻게 해석하시나요? 공정성 측면에서 훌륭했나요, 이의를 제기할 수 있나요?
Q4
Should the tortoise have awakened the rabbit, or was it fair for him to continue without doing so? Why do you think so?
거북이가 토끼를 깨워야 했나요, 아니면 깨우지 않고 계속하는 것이 공정했을까요? 왜 그렇게 생각하시나요?
Q5
Does competition justify focusing solely on winning, or should sportsmanship and fairness play a bigger role?
경쟁은 오직 승리에만 집중하는 것을 정당화하나요, 아니면 스포츠맨십과 공정성이 더 큰 역할을 해야 할까요?
Q6
Would you rather have a competitive colleague with excellent skills or a cooperative colleague who lacks skills?
뛰어난 실력을 갖춘 경쟁적인 동료와, 기술이 부족하지만 협력적인 동료 중 어느 쪽이 더 낫다고 생각하시나요?
Q7
In your own experiences, have you ever faced a situation where you had to choose between helping a competitor or winning? How did you handle it, and what did you learn?
자신의 경험에서 경쟁자를 돕는 것과 승리 중 하나를 선택해야 하는 상황에 직면한 적이 있나요? 어떻게 대처했고 무엇을 배웠나요?
Q8
If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.
궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.
Expressions
boastful
showing excessive pride and self-satisfaction in one’s achievements, possessions, or abilities
例句
1

His boastful remarks about his wealth made everyone uncomfortable.

例句
2

She gave a boastful speech about her recent promotion at work.

impart
to give, convey, or communicate information, knowledge, or a quality
例句
1

The teacher imparted valuable knowledge to her students during the lecture.

例句
2

He tried to impart some wisdom to his younger brother before he left for college.

commendable
deserving praise or recognition; admirable
例句
1

Her dedication to helping the community is truly commendable.

例句
2

The firefighters' quick and brave actions during the emergency were commendable.

adhere to
to stick to or follow a rule, belief, or guideline
例句
1

The team strictly adhered to the safety guidelines during the experiment.

例句
2

Despite the challenges, he adhered to his principles and made the right decision.

본 교재는 당사 편집진이 제작하는 링글의 자산으로 저작권법에 의해 보호됩니다. 링글 플랫폼 외에서 자료를 활용하시는 경우 당사와 사전 협의가 필요합니다.

You’re likely familiar with the story of The Tortoise and the Hare, where a boastful [1] hare loses a race to a humble tortoise. Confident in his speed, the hare takes a nap during the competition, while the patient tortoise keeps moving forward, ultimately passing the sleeping hare and winning the race. This tale often imparts [2] a lesson about humility and perseverance, encouraging us to value steady effort in the pursuit of our goals.

However, an alternative perspective suggests that the tortoise’s behavior may not be as commendable [3] as it seems. Critics argue that the tortoise’s decision to ignore the hare, focusing solely on winning the race, raises questions about sportsmanship. Shouldn’t the tortoise have awakened the hare instead of simply passing him by? This viewpoint challenges the notion of the tortoise as a purely admirable character, suggesting that his actions were motivated more by a desire to win than by a sense of fairness.

Conversely, supporters of the tortoise argue that it was, after all, a competition, and the tortoise adhered to [4] the spirit of the race by remaining humble and focused. They contend that winning fairly is part of the competition’s essence. This debate prompts us to reflect on the deeper implications of the story: Did the tortoise truly win the race fairly, or should he have made an effort to wake the hare and finish the race together? What do you think?

*本教材是專爲使用Ringle學習英文的學員設計。