# III: Geppetto Names His Puppet Pinocchio explained — The Adventures of Pinocchio

> Chapter companion for The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi.

## What happens

Geppetto finishes carving his puppet, names him Pinocchio, and is immediately met with mischief as the puppet steals his wig, kicks him, and escapes into the street. A soldier catches Pinocchio and returns him to Geppetto, but a crowd sympathizes with the puppet, leading to Geppetto being taken to prison instead.

## Themes in this chapter

### Obedience and Rebellion

Pinocchio's immediate defiance—stealing the wig, kicking Geppetto, and escaping—highlights the tension between parental authority and a child's rebellious nature.

### Parental Sacrifice and Love

Geppetto's labor to create Pinocchio and his tearful reaction to the puppet's disrespect demonstrate his deep, albeit frustrated, paternal love.

## Character check-ins

### Geppetto

Creates Pinocchio, names him, and struggles with his rebellious behavior; is ultimately led to prison by the soldier.

### Pinocchio

Newly carved puppet who immediately shows disobedience by stealing Geppetto's wig, kicking him, and running away.

## Key lines

> What name shall I give him? I think I will call him Pinocchio. It is a name that will bring him luck.

Geppetto decides to name the puppet Pinocchio, believing the name will bring good fortune.

_This moment establishes Pinocchio's identity and Geppetto's hopeful intentions._

> Wretched boy! And to think how I labored to make him a well-conducted puppet! But it serves me right! I should have thought of it sooner!

Geppetto laments his efforts to create a well-behaved puppet, blaming himself for not anticipating Pinocchio's mischief.

_Geppetto's regret underscores the theme of parental sacrifice and the pain of unmet expectations._

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