Pinocchio Themes
Transformation
We know that Pinocchio's excited to transform from a puppet into a person, but the kid doesn't know what he's in for. Sunburns. Broken bones. Halitosis. IBS. It's tough being made of flesh. Still,...
Family
An old woodcarver, a rambunctious cat, a flirtatious fish, and a walking, talking puppet. They're not your typical family, but we wouldn't have it any other way. In Pinocchio, we're introduced to G...
Morality and Ethics
Pinocchio isn't exactly subtle when it comes to morality. Pinocchio's mission, should he choose to accept it: prove himself brave, truthful, and unselfish. The reward? Humanity. Although Pinocchio...
Manipulation
It shouldn't be surprising that Pinocchio is easily manipulated—the kid is like sixteen hours old. Thinking about it that way actually explains a lot. After all, how else would he be so easily co...