In Hans Christian Andersen's "The Naughty Boy," a kind old poet takes in a seemingly innocent, wet, and cold little boy during a storm, who reveals himself to be Amor (Cupid). After enjoying the poet's hospitality, Amor mischievously tests his bow by shooting his benefactor in the heart before vanishing. The story serves as a cautionary allegory, warning that Amor, despite his angelic appearance, relentlessly tricks and targets people of all ages—from students to grandmothers—symbolizing how love or infatuation can strike unexpectedly and often painfully, affecting everyone eventually, making him a universally persistent 'naughty boy'.