Symbolism
What is Matters of Consequence
Matters of Consequence are an issue that if they aren't dealt with they can have a consequence.
Why does the Geographer know nothing?
Because he doesn't have an explorer he just sits at his desk and writes stuff.
What did the fox teach the Little Prince.
He taught the Little Prince how to see with you heart.
He came from an asteroid the size of a house.
What does it mean when the snake says "but I am more powerful than the finger of a king".
It means that the snake could probably kill you easily but a king has no power unless it is at the right time.
Why does the Little Prince like the Lamp Lighter more than any of the other people.
Because the Lamp Lighter worries about something other than himself
Why is the Tippler drinking?
So he can forget that he is ashamed of drinking.
Why does the Little Prince put a glass globe on the flower at night.
Because she is afraid of the wind and he wants to protect her.
Where does most of the book take place.
In the Sahara desert.
What is a theme of the Little Prince.
Never grow up, you have to see with your heart, Love is important, etc.
What does the book say about the king that all kings have in common.
They only order things to happen when they are already going to happen, and they have no power.
What does the snake mean when he says "I can carry you farther than any ship can take you."
He can kill and it will take you death which is farther than any ship can take you.
What is a main event in the Little Prince.
Him taming the fox, The Pilot drawing of boa constrictors, The Little Prince's conversation with the snake, The Little Prince getting bit by the snake, etc.
Why does the Little Prince want the sheep to eat baby baobabs.
Because they are bad seeds and they grow bigger and bigger and they can take over planets.
What does it mean when the snake says "It is also lonely among men"
Even though you would be with humans you would feel lonely because they are always worrying about figures and "Matters of consequence".
What do the Baobabs Symbolize.
They symbolize an issue that if you don't tame it at the beginning it will get bigger and begin to take over your life.
Why does the Little Prince go back to the flower?
Because the flower has tamed him and she only has 4 thorns to protect herself against the world.
Why is the business man counting stars.
Because he says finders keepers and the stars make him money.
Why does the Lamp Lighter Light his Lamp so much?
Because the planet is spinning faster and faster so he has to light and unlight it faster and faster.
What does it mean to see with your heart and not your eyes.
It means that you have to see if they are an actual good or kind person instead of just what they look like.
What does it mean to tame some one.
It takes patience but it means you have to look out for that person and try to stick by their side forever.
Why did the Prince tame the fox.
Because he was unhappy and he wanted some one to cheer him up and the fox wanted to be tamed.
Why does the Little Prince want to get bitten by the snake.
Because he said his body is too heavy and he has to return to his flower.
Tell me the context of the book.
It was written during WW2. It was kind of based off of when the author crashed in a desert. The author was a pilot and so is the narrator.
Why is one of the themes never grow up.
Because adults are always interested in figures and they are always concerned with "Matters of Consequence"