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The Blue Bird · Theme
Selflessness and Generosity
How The Blue Bird develops Selflessness and Generosity.
The climax reveals that true happiness comes from giving; Tyltyl finds the Blue Bird at home only when he selflessly gives his pet dove to the sick neighbor girl.
Where it surfaces
- I: The Woodcutter’s Cottage
The Fairy tests Tyltyl's kindness by asking about his appearance, and the children's willingness to undertake the journey reflects their selfless desire for happiness.