Does Aaron save the goat, or does the goat save Aaron?

Ithink the goat saves Aaron. Zlateh the family goat has great trust for the human family she lives with. Even as Aaron leads her on an unfamiliar journey to her future death, she sees no cause for concern. This relationship of trust is tested by the arrival of a dangerous snowstorm. But when Aaron finds shelter, Zlateh's trust in him is restored. Then, during the period of three days during which they live together in the haystack, Aaron's trust becomes equal to Zlateh's. He begins to depend on Zlateh for his survival, as she provides crucial sustenance and warmth during those three long days of the snowstorm. In turn, this interdependence leads to greater love and affection between the two of them.