The Interpretation of Fairy Tales

Who is Ivan from The Interpretation of Fairy Tales and what is their importance?

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The character of Ivan parallels the character of Dummling in the Russian version of "The Three Feathers." He makes the mistake of burning the frog-skin of the beautiful princess. He thus represents the danger of being too emotional and too aggressive. He has neglected his anima.

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The Interpretation of Fairy Tales