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Humpty Dumpty

Humpty Dumpty is a popular character from an English nursery rhyme. Traditionally portrayed as an egg, he famously falls from a wall and cannot be put back together after cracking. The rhyme illustrates themes of fragility and the consequences of accidents. While often associated with childhood, its deeper interpretations can reflect on the themes of vulnerability and the idea that some situations, once broken, cannot be repaired. Humpty Dumpty has become a cultural icon, appearing in various adaptations in literature, art, and entertainment, symbolizing themes of loss and the limits of repairability.