Pinocchio

P: If the purpose of your novel is implicit, tell what you think the purpose is and why.

R: As I mentioned previously I feel that the author's purpose in the original novel is not necessarily spelled out. Or it is at least slightly clouded. It just confuses me because as I mentioned he goes through these many miniature plot lines which would lead you to assume he would finally learn his lesson but he never would. After realizing Geppetto was really very good to him he should have gone to school like a good boy but instead sells his spelling book to go see a puppet show where he is almost killed. He then realizes that not listening to his father only gets him in trouble and decides that this time he really will go to school. On his way, he once again becomes tempted by thieves and their offer of money. Over and over again Pinocchio learns the same overarching lesson and continues to screw it all up. This is why I feel as though the lesson is slightly clouded because Pinocchio keeps confusing the reader by not doing the right thing. I believe that the author's purpose in the end; however, is to teach his audience, namely young children, to be good little kids that listen to their parents. Within this large lesson I think that his many other faults provide to show even smaller lessons. For example, in multiple situations the puppet learns to eat what he is given. He also learns to take his medicine, and to never steal something that is not your own. In the grand scheme of things I believe that children are to take from this book an understanding that they should always listen to their parents.