Is there a metaphorical heart in Pinocchio’s trunk?

The puppet’s ability to love is another argument in support of his humanity.

Love for the Blue Fairy:

When he thinks that she has died, he cries.

When Pinocchio recognizes the Blue Fairy despite her aging, he says: “It’s the great love I have for you that told me so.”

Love for Geppetto:

When Geppetto lies about why he sold his coat “Because it made me hot.” “Pinocchio caught the meaning of this answer at once, and being unable to restrain his heart’s true impulse, he threw his arms aroung G.’s neck and convered his face with kisses.” (emphasis mine) As well as love, this shows Pinocchio’s capacity for understanding Geppetto’s implicit meaning, which is quite a great step beyond the average artificial being.