While Pinocchio is trying to show that he is brave, unselfish and truthful, he gets tempted. On the way to school, Pinocchio gives into Foulfellow's and Gideon's offer to take the "easy road to success." Pinocchio learns his lesson quickly at this point. Stramboli won't let him return home to see his father, but he didn't think about this before he decided to take the easy way out. When he is locked up, he can't get out himself, or even with the help of Jiminy. The only thing that can release him from the captivity is the Blue Fairy-the divine. Once Pinocchio is out of that bad situation, he is again tempted by Foulfellow. He goes to Pleasure Island which is "a place with no school (knowledge) and laws (morals)" and kids are free to "eat, drink, smoke, fight and destroy at will." Some critics say that Pleasure Island is a metaphor for a life of "ignorance, the search for instant gratification and the satisfaction of the one's lowest impulses " The boys don't receive the lives they thought they would on Pleasure Island. Instead, they are turned into donkeys and used as slaves. Once Pinocchio regains his conscience, he is able to escape the so called "easy road" and go back home.
This video clip is from the scene where Pinocchio takes part in the puppet show. As it is seen in the video, Pinocchio was unsure at first with how he felt about being in the show. However, once he was able to make the audience laugh and he knew they liked him, he easily gave into the temptation and loved being the center of attention.