The Dog and his Shadow is an Aesop's fable that only appeared in Trading Places
The Dog and his Shadow
Synopsis
When a dog sees another bone, he greedily tries to open his mouth and grab it. He did not realize that he was looking at his shadow carrying the same bone. Once he opened his mouth, the bone he was carrying fell into the lake. The dog learned to appreciate what he already had.
Cast
- Stella the Storyteller - Narrator
- Jeff - Dog