what truly is a "matter of consequence.
children are liberated by their imagination and understanding of the emotions and intangible qualities that are truly "matters of consequence."
The protagonist of the story, he is a symbol of hope, love, compassion, and the child in all of us. He is a curious explorer, but cannot stop thinking about the rose he left back home. His intense love for this rose led him to depart his planet, not realizing that she loved him as well. Even though he makes a number of friends on Earth, he still feels lonely without her. However, while visiting Earth, he learns that one must see the invisible aspects of life with one's heart, not with one's eyes, and realizes that he is responsible for the rose he loves. His friends on Earth are not enough to prevent him from returning home to his rose.
A sad and lonely man, he grows very fond of the little prince for reminding him about the invisible parts of life.
Rose - A coquettish flower, the rose treats the little prince very poorly, even though he is in love with her. She is too proud to acknowledge that she feels the same way, causing the little prince to depart. However, she continues to occupy his thoughts and heart throughout the entire book.
Fox - The fox asks the little prince to "tame" him, and the two become friends. The fox tells him a very important secret: only the heart can see correctly; the essential things in life are invisible to the eye.
Snake - The snake is a symbol of humanity's fear of the unknown. The snake is initially no threat to the little prince, but after a year on Earth, he asks the snake to bite him.
Businessman - A classic "adult," he is more concerned with numbers than emotions, and thinks that he actually owns the stars. He is a symbol of the quantitative way of thinking that makes people think they can buy anything, even friends.
King - The king tries to control the little prince and the stars,
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