I heard it symbolizes foolishness....
Simpson and his donkey symbolize the beauty of the Australian spirit, and courage. My answer for this Q would be Courage in Australia.
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Foolishness, stupidity
He never rode a horse. He rode a donkey.
In "A Midsummer Night's Dream," the donkey symbolizes foolishness, as it is associated with the character Bottom who undergoes a humorous transformation into a donkey. The donkey also symbolizes the theme of transformation and how appearances can be deceptive.
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