The Tortoise and the Hare is one of Aesop's Fables. The two opponents approach the race in opposite methods, and the moral of the story is that slow and steady wins the race.
One of America’s fondest legends is that of Johnny Appleseed, a folk hero and pioneer apple farmer in the 1800’s. There really was a Johnny Appleseed and his real name was John Chapman. He was born in Leominster, Massachusetts in 1774. His dream was to produce so many apples that no one would ever go hungry.
Cory asks Mr. Feeny for advice about Topanga moving to New York. She rejected an internship at a law firm, and Cory thinks it's because she would be moving away from him. Mr. Feeny uses a metaphor to convey that Topanga may be hindering her growth by staying in the same place, even if she is flourishing there.
Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by memories of his miserable existence. He must choose one of two fates: death or redemption. This scene illustrates his decision to join his family and be part of a more joyous existence.