I don't want to argue about this, but your own post states the old witch sounds much like Catherine. You also stated the part where the daughter steals the bird's heart and cloak is similar to Adalind removing Nick's powers through deception.
Why is it incorrect for me to question a possible symbolism involving donkeys and cabbages then?
ETA: According to the story, certain cabbages allow the characters to change into donkeys while others allow them to change back into human form. I'm not sure what the symbolism of the donkey would be. They are a beast of burden, subject to human will. On the other hand, they are also stubborn, not always subject to human will.
Why is it incorrect for me to question a possible symbolism involving donkeys and cabbages then?
ETA: According to the story, certain cabbages allow the characters to change into donkeys while others allow them to change back into human form. I'm not sure what the symbolism of the donkey would be. They are a beast of burden, subject to human will. On the other hand, they are also stubborn, not always subject to human will.
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