10m
Two Birds
Author:
Vrtanes Papazyan (70)
Reader: Hayk Petrosyan (258)
Category:
Prose (621)
Short story (657)
Armenian literature (374)
Age Recommendation: 13+
"Two Birds" is an allegory about two finches born in a cage whose door is left open one day. Inspired by the stories of a wild sparrow, the female bird impulsively flies out into the unknown, craving freedom. The male, however, rationalizes his fear of the dangers outside and chooses to remain in his safe, well-fed "slavery," preferring to "reason" within his captivity.