if I remember correctly Tove Jansson (Moomin's creator) created the Groke to represent Winter Depression - the sadness, cold, and overwhelming darkness that the winter months bring in the northern part of the world.
And like OP said, everyone fears her, but all she wants is warmth, light and friendship. Something she will never have.
JokerCrowe t1_irluud9 wrote
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if I remember correctly Tove Jansson (Moomin's creator) created the Groke to represent Winter Depression - the sadness, cold, and overwhelming darkness that the winter months bring in the northern part of the world.
And like OP said, everyone fears her, but all she wants is warmth, light and friendship. Something she will never have.