Animal Consciousness in “Dog Monday's Vigil”

The author portrays that dogs possess great emotional intelligence, much as humans. By emphasizing on Monday's actions, the narrative advances the notion that dogs are beings capable of developing strong principles and morals. They are sentient creatures with consciousness therefore they should be treated respectfully and as equally as humans. In the hopes of reuniting with his owner, Monday chooses to reside at a railway station. However, after being forcefully coerced into being taken home, he behaves negatively by skipping meals and acting out; as the narrator explains, “Monday went on a…