5/21/2023 0 Comments Tuck everlasting goodreadsAs the reader learns when the Tucks find Winnie’s tombstone, she did go on to have children, so foregoing this to spend eternity with Jesse may have been extremely unpleasant for her. Lastly, if she had chosen to marry Jesse, they would probably have never had children - recall Miles saying that it was unnatural for the children to appear to be older than their parents. If they had married, she would be spending eternity with someone she barely knew. Additionally, a major part of the reason that she was considering drinking the water was to marry Jesse, but she had only known him for a very short time. Tuck explained the cycle of life to her, and she knew that removing herself from the cycle of birth and death could have major consequences. The toad also represents Winnie's fear of humans becoming immortal and by giving the spring water to the toad, she demonstrates that humans are not ready for such responsibilities that may come with becoming immortal.ĭo you think Winnie chose wisely when she decided not to drink the spring water? However, she betrays her friendship with the toad when she uses the vial of magic spring water on the toad, rather than herself. Winnie chooses to confide in the toad when she is feeling lonely as there is no one else to talk to. The toad in Tuck Everlasting symbolizes Winnie's unreadiness to grow up, including her hesitance about becoming immortal. What is the significance of the toad in Tuck Everlasting?
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