Gepetto loves his son, with such blind devotion that he calls him a good boy after getting kicked in the tush. Also, his blind devotion keeps him from recognizing a hastily crafted imitation has been used to replace his son whom he carved by hand. The part where Pinocchio threatens to crush his conscience with a school book is particularly heartwarming! We can also learn from Honest John and cat that if you lie, someone else is likely to be struck by lightning. After a harrowing adventure, Pinocchio's friend gets turned into a real person! Better luck next time, Pinocchio!