Gimpel is the town goof ball. Every established place of living has one, from Homer Simpson to Dennis Rodman. Gimpel is the one people turn to for fun. When they feel let down, they simply need to say, "Ha! At least I'm not Gimpel!" and all is well.

Gimpel is an integral part of society in many aspects. Every culture also has their wandering sages and wise man on the mountain. Gimpel becomes this in the end. Gimpel, of course, was never really a fool. He was a religious man, and believed whatever he was told not because he was a fool but because he never for a moment doubted the power of his god.

Gimpel himself feels his place is the same as any man's - he is what he is. He lives his life and does what he feels is right. He does not feel the need to live off other's pain and suffering, nor does he enjoy taking advantage of others. In this respect, Gimpel is a role model and an all around good man.

Gimpel's place in society is everywhere. He was many things to many people. He was also the town nice guy, constantly stepped on and always the butt of local jokes. Gimpel was comic relief for the entire town.

Gimpel's intelligence shines through in the end, as well. He says, "No doubt the world is entirely an imaginary world, but it is only once removed from the true world." This can be interpreted as him saying that everyone views the world differently. He is accepting that the world sees him as a fool, but when he leaves town to wander, he knows differently. Gimpel is

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