When the children pester their godfather enough, they finally figure out what it is that he made for them-a little clockwork world with puppets that come out in time (like a cuckoo clock). In the context of Marie's imaginary world, the savior character represents hope that the future can bring something good, in spite of Marie's fear of time. This is especially significant given that these characters belong to a religious community and they're celebrating Christmas. In the context of the war against the mice, the Nutcracker is a savior character, because he will save the toy people from their impending doom. One obvious symbol is the titular Nutcracker. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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