# XXVIII: Pinocchio Escapes Being Fried Like a Fish explained — The Adventures of Pinocchio

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

## What happens

Pinocchio narrowly escapes being caught by the mastiff Alidoro by leaping into the sea, but then rescues the drowning dog. After swimming to safety, he is caught in a fisherman's net and nearly fried alive, but his pleas and identity as a puppet cause the fisherman to hesitate.

## Themes in this chapter

### Redemption and Moral Growth

Pinocchio shows compassion by rescuing Alidoro despite the dog's earlier aggression, demonstrating moral growth.

### Consequences of Bad Companions

Pinocchio laments not going to school and blames his companions for his current peril.

## Character check-ins

### Pinocchio

Pinocchio rescues Alidoro from drowning, then is caught in a fisherman's net and nearly fried as a fish.

### Alidoro

Alidoro chases Pinocchio into the sea, nearly drowns, and is rescued by Pinocchio.

### The Fisherman

A green-skinned, monstrous fisherman who catches Pinocchio in his net and prepares to fry him.

## Key lines

> How much better it would have been if I had gone to school! I would listen to my companions and now I am paying for it.

Pinocchio regrets skipping school and blames his bad companions for his dangerous situation.

_Pinocchio reflects on his poor choices and the influence of his friends._

> But if I save your life, will you promise to give me no further annoyance, and not to run after me?

Pinocchio bargains with Alidoro, asking for a promise of safety in exchange for rescue.

_Pinocchio shows caution and negotiation skills even while helping an enemy._

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