Symbol of Reptiles and Amphibians

Reptiles and Amphibians in "Diamonds and Pearls: A Fairy Tale,” represent evil. The stepmother and stepdaughter only begin to spew these animals from their bodies after they have exploited the orphan. They do not eject beneficial jewels from their bodies like the orphan, but animals that eventually kill them. This type of symbol can be seen in a great amount of literature, even the Bible (serpent within the story of Adam and Eve).