What did the gift of the rat trap signify?
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The gift left behind by the rat trap seller for Edla signified his transformation. He had succeeded in overcoming the evil thoughts in him. He had not left the gift only, inside the gift were a letter of thanks to Edla for trusting him and treating him respectfully, but also the stolen 3o kronor, meant to be returned to the old crofter from whose house he had stolen them. The gift signified Edla had succeeded in transforming him into a good human being with love and understanding.
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The gift of the rattrap clearly signifies that the peddler changed his old way of life after staying with Edla and her father on a Christmas. He did not take anything from Edla's house even though he was able to. Besides, he returned the 30 kronors that he had stolen from the old crofter.
(Vanshika)