Themes: Miranda's Wisdom and Balance
Unlike Cocoa and George, Miranda embodies wisdom and harmony, skillfully using both scientific and intuitive approaches to heal. She symbolizes the potential for growth in both George and Cocoa as they embrace parts of themselves that have been overlooked. Miranda's character also serves as a clear contrast to Ruby Lee. She uses her power, which is deeply connected to an intuitive grasp of natural forces, only for virtuous purposes or justified revenge, as demonstrated when she casts a spell on Ruby.
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