Read the excerpts from "Why the Sun Is Brighter Than the Moon."
Which statement best describes the message of this
fable?
Two of these fairies were sisters named Araw and
Buwan. Araw was the younger sister, as beautiful as
she was kind and honest. Her older sister, on the other
hand, was selfish, jealous, and mean. These qualities
distorted her appearance.
Forgiveness is divine.
Beauty is as beauty does.
Blood is thicker than water.
Envy is a poisonous emotion.
Their mother watched what was happening and was
saddened to see what her first-born child was
becoming. She prayed to God that he would help
Buwan learn kindness.