So they went off together. But wherever they go, and whatever happens to them on the way, in that enchanted place on the top of the forest a little boy and his bear will always be playing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The story ends by suggesting that the bond between the boy and bear remains playful forever.
- In plain terms
- They will always be friends and play together in the forest.
- What can you take from it?
- True friendship creates a lasting place of joy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you want to play with forever?
- What place feels like your enchanted forest?
Another view
Real friendships often change or fade over time.
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