Aesop's Fables, Part 32 summary
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In The Ass and the Lap-Dog, an Ass envies a pet’s comfortable life and imitates its playful behavior to win his master’s attention. His clumsy attempt wrecks the dinner setting and threatens his master, prompting the servants to beat him and making him blame his own discontent.
What happens
- The Ass has ample food but works hard, while the Lap-dog receives affection and treats from their master.
- Growing jealous, the Ass breaks his halter and enters the house during his master’s dinner.
- He imitates the Dog’s movements, overturns the table, breaks dishes, and tries to jump onto his master’s lap.
- The servants beat the Ass and force him back into the stable, badly injured.
- The Ass blames himself for rejecting his own position and copying the Lap-dog.
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What to notice
The Ass accepts responsibility for his suffering. His complaint shifts from envy of the Dog to regret about his own actions.
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Why do the servants beat the Ass?
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