The Narrator
What is the narrator's occupation?
A pilot
He was frustrated by his rose; bored
Why is the rose certain she can defend herself?
She has four thorns.
What does the ROSE symbolize?
love or relationships
Where does the plane crash? Be specific.
Sahara Desert
Who or what does the little prince meet FIRST on Earth?
The snake
In his travels, the little prince only respects the _______, because he's the only one who isn't selfish.
lamplighter
What do the baobab trees represent?
The narrator is discouraged by the grown ups when he is six because they tell him __________.
He can't draw
The discovery of the rose garden make the Little Prince sad. Why?
It means that "his" flower isn't special; she lied to him about being unique.
the rules
What does the business man symbolize?
Society's focus on wealth & materialism
What final drawing does the little prince request from the pilot?
a muzzle for his sheep
The narrator gets frustrated with the little prince when he (the narrator) is trying to ________.
fix his plane
The little prince says people are very, very ______.
strange
What sort of pills does the sale clerk sell?
Pills so you don't have to drink the water, & saves 53 minutes.
addiction
The rose's thorns represent our false belief that _____.
We can protect ourselves from pain.
What does the narrator ask of the reader on the very last page of the book?
If you see a golden haired boy in the Sahara, let him know so he won't be sad.
Why doesn't the little prince want the narrator there the night of the last snake encounter?
It will look like he's dying, suffering...
How does the little prince leave his planet? What is his mode of transportation?
migration of birds
The item the pill salesman sells represents society's need to _______.
Save time. Find shortcuts. Super symbolic is avoiding water - things we need to survive