"The pathophysiological mechanisms of the onset of death through accidental hypothermia and the presentation of “The little match girl” case." Clujul Medical. 30 January 2014. 21 June 2020. <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4462406/>.
There is a contrast between the darkness, cold. and hunger the little girl lives in juxtaposed with the warm opulence of the places she looks at through the windows.
This question calls for your opinion. There is no right or wrong answer. I, personally, love the little girl's grandmother.... the unconditional, love that never dies.
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