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, the film Pinocchio is less concerned with these practical concerns than with the symbolic nature of transformation as a reflection of one's internal morality. If Pinocchio is a good puppet, he'll become a real, live human boy; if he isn't, he'll end up clopping around on four hooves.
Either way, this is one of those few instances where you can actually judge a book by its cover.
Questions about Transformation
- Why does Pinocchio want to become a human? Why does Geppetto want him to?
- Why is it important to the Blue Fairy to test one's moral worth before transforming them?
- Compare and contrast the Blue Fairy's use of transformation with the Coachman's.
- How will becoming human affect Pinocchio?
Chew on This
Geppetto wants Pinocchio to become a real boy because that would give him a family.
By measuring one's moral worth before transforming them, the Blue Fairy ensures that one's inside matches one's outside.