His motivation could be simply kindness. He saw a living being in trouble and wanted to help.
Maybe he was a nature lover. He didn't want to see any creature die in such a cruel way as being burned in a fire, so he saved the snake.
It could be that he had a strong moral code. He believed that all life, no matter how small or feared, should be protected. And when he saw the snake in the fire, his moral sense drove him to take action and save the snake.
Well, perhaps the man was really kind - hearted. He saw the snake in danger in the fire and without hesitation, he rushed in and rescued the snake. It shows his great courage and love for all living things.
Prometheus was motivated by his love for mankind. He noticed that humans were struggling without certain basic elements for a better life. Fire, in his view, could provide them with warmth, a means to cook food, and protection. He was willing to defy the gods to give humans this essential element.
One possible moral could be about the danger of misjudging a situation. Just as the man might have misjudged the snake in the fire, we often misjudge things in life based on appearance or first impressions.
Her motivation could be kindness. Just seeing someone in need, she felt compelled to help.
The main conflict could be seen as the man's struggle for safety in the face of two threats: the fire and the snake. He has to find a way to avoid getting burned by the fire and also avoid being bitten or harmed by the snake. This creates a complex situation where he has to make quick decisions to ensure his own survival, while the snake is also in a fight - for - life situation in the fire.
The man in the 'Man Saves Elephant Story' could be a wildlife ranger. These rangers are often on the front lines protecting animals, and it would be very likely for one of them to save an elephant in need.
He could be doing it for a bet. Perhaps he wagered with his friends that he could climb that many stories.
Perhaps he needs the jewels to save someone's life. Maybe a loved one is in danger and the only way to get the ransom or the cure is through the jewels. So, he resorts to stealing them, thinking he can make up for it later.
Perhaps the snake man is seeking a cure in town for his snake - like form.
Draco might be motivated by jealousy. He could be jealous of Ron and Hermione's friendship or a possible romantic relationship between them. So he tries to harm Hermione out of spite.