further , as the dramatic action unfoldedwith the toymaker showing his opulent wares but leaving only a modest wooden nutcracker in the shape of a man , a toy that clara grew attached to despite , or perhaps because of , its humble nature , only to have it broken by her jealous brother fritzclara was allowed to become not only the central dancer of the scene but the narrative center as well , rivaling even the eventual transformation of the restored nutcracker into the dashing prince .