Answer: The mechanical dancer is a symbol of the unforseen consequences of our wishes.
Explanation:
The teme of the story is to be careful of what we wish, and technology getting out of control. Nicholau Geibel´s invention, the perfect mechanical dancer envisioned by the girls, ends up becoming dangerous for everyone. Finally, Geibel, haunted by the horror he created, refuses to keep that line of work.
