The story has symbolic religious themes and may be considered a work of allegory in Christian literature.
[3] A giant erects a wall to keep children out of his garden, reaping the consequences of a continuous winter.
The giant's heart melts at the sight and, realizing how selfish he's been, he helps the child into the tree.
Years pass and the giant enjoys playing with the children, but never sees the one special boy he first helped.
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