The dog that wanted to be a human being. Modern Fables

The dog that wanted to be a human being is a modern fable, written by Augusto Monterroso. It is a cautionary tale that teaches children to accept themselves as they are. Fables are short stories that contain a teaching. Generally they are carried out by animals and although Aesop and La Fontaine are

The dog that wanted to be a human being is a modern fable, written by Augusto Monterroso. It is a cautionary tale that teaches children to accept themselves as they are.

Fables are short stories that contain a teaching. Generally they are carried out by animals and although Aesop and La Fontaine are the authors of fables more known, in the last times authors have arisen that are enriching the literary panorama with new and current fables, like this one.

Modern Fables: the dog that wanted to be a human being

In the house of a rich merchant in Mexico City, surrounded by comforts and all kinds of machines, not long ago lived a dog that had been put in the head become a human being, and he worked hard at this.

After several years, and after persistent efforts on himself, he walked easily on two legs and sometimes felt that he was about to be a man, except for the fact that he did not bite, he wagged his tail when he found some acquaintance, he would go around three times before going to bed, he would salivate when he heard the church bells, and at night he would climb to a wall to moan, looking at the moon for a long time.

Moraleja: we must accept the essence of each one

Author: Augusto Monterroso