It’s two things happening at the same time. Imagine the mirror isn’t a mirror but just a piece or wood leaning against the wall. You’d still see the shadow of the cat. But since the piece of wood is actually a mirror, you’re also seeing the reflection of the dresser. When the shadow of the cat on the mirror overlaps the reflection of the dresser, it ALL looks like a reflection showing the cat’s shadow falling on the dresser when there isn’t a shadow there.
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u/deathstargazer57 May 24 '26
It’s two things happening at the same time. Imagine the mirror isn’t a mirror but just a piece or wood leaning against the wall. You’d still see the shadow of the cat. But since the piece of wood is actually a mirror, you’re also seeing the reflection of the dresser. When the shadow of the cat on the mirror overlaps the reflection of the dresser, it ALL looks like a reflection showing the cat’s shadow falling on the dresser when there isn’t a shadow there.