Cast out
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Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
28.01.2026
Verlag
Mate Istvan-MatyasSeitenzahl
38
Maße (L/B/H)
20,3/12,7/0,2 cm
Gewicht
53 g
Sprache
Englisch
EAN
9798233427190
"Cast Out" is a gritty, existential reimagining of the classic Pinocchio story, set in a decaying, modern urban environment. The narrative begins with a battered and broken Pinocchio climbing out of a dumpster, physically and mentally scarred, symbolizing his complete fall from grace. Gone is the magical glow of the fairytale; in its place is a wooden puppet soaking up the filth of a city that has no room for wonders. The story explores the dysfunctional and abusive relationship between Pinocchio and his creator, Geppetto. In this version, Geppetto is far from the loving father figure we know; he is a cynical, alcoholic, and exploitative man who views Pinocchio merely as a tool for labor or a burden to be discarded. Pinocchio's journey through the "bustling city center" is a metaphor for the loss of innocence and the harsh reality of social alienation. He is forced to work in a workshop under the threat of being chopped for kindling, highlighting a world where value is dictated solely by utility and taxes. The climax of the story is a powerful act of closure and destruction. Pinocchio returns to the site of his "birth" only to find a hollow, drunken shell of a man. In a symbolic gesture of breaking the cycle of exploitation, Pinocchio pours alcohol over the unconscious Geppetto and sets their home on fire. As the house burns, Pinocchio experiences a surreal transformation: sawdust pours from his eyes and his nose grows uncontrollably, reflecting the ultimate lie-the impossibility of ever becoming a "real boy" in a world so profoundly broken. The story ends where it began, with Pinocchio retreating back into the dumpster, suggesting a tragic, circular fate where the only escape from a cruel reality is the oblivion of the trash. It is a haunting critique of modern society, the burden of creation, and the painful search for identity when the "fairy godmothers" have long since vanished.
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