The Dog and the Wolf: A Tale of Friendship and Freedom is an adapted play script based on the fable by Félix María Samaniego. In this Kidsinco version, children will discover a story filled with curiosity, friendship, and the eternal contrast between freedom and comfort. The play explores how two animals—so alike yet so different—learn to respect each other’s way of life.
CHARACTERS:
- Dog
- Ant
- Squirrel
- Wolf
SCRIPT:
(The Dog is outside his master’s house.)
Dog: My master isn’t home, and I’m so bored! Oh, how I wish I could visit the forest and meet other animals. I need friends!
(An Ant approaches and bites one of the Dog’s legs.)
Dog: Ouch! What’s wrong with you? Why did you bite me? I’ll eat you!
Ant: No… wait! I was listening to you, and I think I can help you.
Dog: Really? How could you help me?
Ant: There’s an animal in the forest that looks a lot like you. Maybe he’s your brother.
Dog: My brother? Who is he? What’s his name? What does he do?
Ant: You ask too many questions! It’s better if you go look for him yourself. And look—you’re not wearing your chain! Go quickly before your master returns.
Dog: Thank you, little friend. Goodbye!
Ant: Good luck!
(The Dog goes to the forest and meets a Squirrel.)
Dog: Excuse me… are you my brother?
Squirrel: (laughing) Do I look like you? Haven’t you seen yourself in the mirror?
Dog: Hmmm… no. But an Ant told me my brother lives here, so I came to find him.
Squirrel: Oh, I see… You must be talking about the Wolf.
Dog: The Wolf? Is that his name?
Squirrel: Yes. Though I don’t think he’s your brother… Maybe your cousin.
(The Wolf enters from behind a tree.)
Wolf: Did someone call me?
Squirrel: I knew you were hiding!
Dog: Are you the Wolf?
Wolf: Yes, I am. Why are you looking for me?
Dog: An Ant told me you might be my brother… and I feel so lonely.
Wolf: Well, we do look alike. Four legs, a tail, lots of fur… maybe. But you’re fatter, and I’m thinner—though stronger.
Squirrel: Well, I’d better go. Goodbye!
(The Squirrel leaves.)
Wolf: Are you hungry?
Dog: Yes! Let’s go to your house.
Wolf: House? I don’t have one. We’ll have to hunt. Maybe a hare. It won’t be easy, but you can help.
Dog: Hunt? Oh no—I don’t know how.
Wolf: Then what do you eat?
Dog: My master feeds me. I protect his house, and he takes care of me.
Wolf: Hmm. I must hunt to survive. No one feeds me.
Dog: I’m sorry, but I can’t help you hunt.
Wolf: Fine. Wait here while I find something for myself.
(The Wolf leaves. The Dog sighs.)
Dog: This place is not for me…
(The Wolf returns, licking his lips.)
Wolf: Delicious! You don’t know what you missed. But since I know where you live now, let’s go to your house.
Dog: Yes! Let’s go back. I’ll share my food with you.
(They walk to the Dog’s house. The Wolf notices a mark on the Dog’s neck.)
Wolf: What happened to your neck?
Dog: Oh, it’s nothing… just the chain. My master ties me during the day, then frees me at night so I can guard his house.
Wolf: You mean… You live with a chain?
Dog: Sometimes, yes. But I have food and shelter.
Wolf: (shaking his head) I couldn’t live that way. I’d rather be hungry, wet in the rain, and cold in the forest than live like a king without freedom. I’m sorry, but I don’t belong here.
Dog: And I don’t belong in the forest. But I’m glad I met you.
Wolf: Me too. We may live differently, but we can still be friends. Visit me anytime.
Dog: And you’re always welcome here.
(They hug. The Wolf leaves.)
Dog: Goodbye, brother!
Wolf: Goodbye, friend!
In The Dog and the Wolf: A Tale of Friendship and Freedom, two animals discover that true friendship can exist even when lives are different. The Dog chooses safety and loyalty, while the Wolf values freedom and adventure. Their choices remind us that respect and understanding are essential to forming lasting friendships.
The End
Author: Felix Maria Samaniego
Adapted by K I D S I N C O
Moral: It is better to have freedom, even with hardship, than to have comfort and security without it.
Moral Values:
- Respect for Differences: Even though the Dog and the Wolf live completely different lives, they come to respect each other’s choices. Instead of judging each other, they learn to appreciate their unique ways of life and agree to be friends despite their differences. This teaches the importance of acceptance and understanding.
- The Value of Freedom: The Wolf’s character embodies the idea that freedom is a priceless value. He prioritizes his ability to live unconstrained over any material comfort or safety. This reinforces the idea that true happiness is often linked to one’s autonomy and ability to make choices.
- The Importance of Friendship: Despite their different lifestyles, the Dog and the Wolf form a genuine friendship. They are curious about each other, offer companionship, and ultimately accept each other for who they are. The play concludes with them acknowledging their bond, showing that friendship can bridge even the widest divides.
- Understanding Personal Priorities: What one person values most (comfort and security for the Dog) may be different from what another person values (freedom and independence for the Wolf). It prompts the audience to consider what they prioritize in their own lives and understand that there is no single “right” way to live.
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External Resources:
- Fables by Félix Maria Samaniego – A collection of moral fables written in the late 18th century.
- Fables and their History – Britannica
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