The villagers project their fears onto the animal. They label it a "wolf" (monster) simply because it looks like one and is independent, highlighting how society often destroys what it does not understand.
Ranko’s innocence allows him to see past the dog's fearsome reputation. While the adults see a threat to be eradicated, the child sees a lonely soul in need of a friend. 4. Cinematic Techniques & Symbolism Vuk Samotnjak - 17 epizoda HD02:20:32 Min
The inscription on the collar provides a masterclass in irony—written in German (the language of the former occupier), it holds the key to the dog's true, peaceful domestic nature. 5. Conclusion The villagers project their fears onto the animal