Have you heard of the legend of the rebellious wolf?
In the zoo, where relationships among animals were governed with an iron fist, strict laws were imposed by the lions, the undisputed leaders. These laws were based on one concept: submission. In this miniature world, the lions asserted their absolute authority, using hyenas as tools of oppression and deterrence. However, in this fear-filled and submissive world, a lone wolf emerged, attempting to challenge the prevailing order, striving to sow the seeds of dignity and freedom in the hearts of the other animals.
The lone wolf lived in relative isolation within the zoo, gazing with his sharp eyes at the life of submission imposed by the lions on the rest of the animals. He silently wondered:
Why must we submit? Were we not created by God to be free?
With these questions, his journey to awaken the others from their deep slumber began.
The wolf started wandering around the zoo, speaking to the animals in a low but determined voice. He told them stories about freedom and dignity, explaining how life could be more beautiful and meaningful if they abandoned fear and stood up against injustice. It wasn’t easy, as many of them feared immediate punishment, but some began to feel a glimmer of hope. Perhaps a life without chains was possible. He recounted the corruption perpetrated by the lions in the zoo, monopolizing all the resources and leaving mere scraps for the other animals. For the first time, the lone wolf planted a question that had been a punishable crime just to think about:
Why must these lions rule over us? Who decided that and why?
It wasn’t easy for the animals to accept the idea of rebellion. They had become accustomed to a life of submission, and the punishment for breaking the rules was severe. But the wolf did not give up and continued to try to convince them that they deserved a better life. He started telling them about the glory of wolves in the wild, how they lived freely with dignity, fearing no one and submitting to none.
Meanwhile, the lions began to notice the wolf’s suspicious movements. It was clear that something was happening in secret, causing their concern to grow. They knew well that any attempt at rebellion could spark great chaos, so they decided to act quickly and decisively.
The lions unleashed the hyenas, known for their cruelty and ferocity, to capture the rebel wolf. The attack was swift and brutal. The hyenas pounced on the wolf without mercy, shackling him and subjecting him to the harshest forms of torture before the eyes of the other animals. This moment was pivotal, embodying the power of punishment awaiting anyone who tried to break the system. The other animals stood watching, oscillating between two feelings: fear of a similar fate if they resisted, and relief that they were not in the wolf’s place.
But amid this terrifying scene, signs of rebellion began to appear in the eyes of some animals. They realized that the wolf wasn’t entirely wrong and that life without dignity wasn’t worth living. They started to wonder:
Could there be another way? Could we live in freedom and dignity as the wolf spoke of?
Despite the harsh punishment the wolf endured, hope was not entirely extinguished. In the hearts of some animals, the seed of rebellion began to grow. They realized that life without dignity wasn’t worth living. They began to gather secretly, speaking of the wolf as a hero and an icon of resistance. They knew the time was not yet ripe to act, but they started planning quietly, waiting for the right moment to ignite the spark of change. History teaches us that revolutions do not end with one failure but renew and persist. The hyenas would continue their role as instruments of oppression, but the wolves and elephants, despite everything, would eventually find their way to victory. Perhaps this day would not come soon, but hope does not die. The animal who refused to submit and instilled in others the courage to ask the question: Do we deserve a better life? was the beginning of a larger and deeper movement
The story of the rebel wolf in the zoo is not just a fictional tale but a symbol of the eternal struggle between dignity and submission. The tragic end of the wolf was only the beginning of a larger movement. The animal who refused to submit and instilled in others the courage to ask the question: Do we deserve a better life? was the seed of a revolution that will grow one day.
This story is from the writer's imagination, and anyone who tries to relate it to our reality should be arrested and placed in the nearest mental institution.