The titular character of the story, a young boy who travels from planet to planet, encountering various inhabitants and learning valuable lessons about life and love
The Narrator (The Aviator)
The unnamed narrator of the story, a pilot who meets the Little Prince after crashing his plane in the Sahara Desert. He becomes the Little Prince's friend and listens to his stories
The Rose
The Little Prince's rose, whom he loves deeply and cares for before embarking on his journey to explore the universe
The Fox
A wise and gentle fox the Little Prince encounters on Earth, who teaches him about the importance of forming bonds and seeing with the heart
Characters the Little Prince encounters during his travels
The King
The Vain Man
The Drunkard
The Businessman
The Lamplighter
The Geographer
The Snake
The King
Lives alone on a small planet
Believes he's a ruler with power over everything, but in reality, he has no subjects
True leadership means more than just giving orders—it involves caring for others
His loneliness teaches the Little Prince about the importance of understanding and empathy in leadership
The Vain Man
Known as the "vain man" or "conceited man"
Lives alone on a tiny planet and spends his days admiring himself and seeking admiration from others
Believes himself to be the most important person in the universe and constantly seeks praise and validation
The Drunkard
Depicted as a man who drinks to forget his shame, but his drinking only exacerbates his problems
Represents the theme of escapism and the destructive nature of seeking solace in vices
The Businessman
Depicted as a figure solely focused on profit and efficiency, obsessively counting the stars he "owns" and considering himself rich because of it
Symbolizes the emptiness of materialism and the dehumanizing effects of pursuing wealth at the expense of meaningful relationships and experiences
Illustrates the limitations and pitfalls of a life driven solely by greed and ambition
The Lamplighter
Responsible for lighting and extinguishing a street lamp on his small planet every minute, as the planet revolves very quickly
He is stuck in a futile and repetitive cycle
Represents dedication and duty, as well as the absurdity of carrying out meaningless tasks without questioning their purpose
The Geographer
Resides on a planet and claims to know all about the universe, yet he has never ventured beyond his desk to explore it
Is more interested in cataloging information than in experiencing the world firsthand
Represents the limitations of theoretical knowledge without practical understanding
Planet Earth (the Fox)
Desires to be tamed by the Little Prince, teaching him the meaning of friendship and love
Imparts wisdom about the essential things in life and the importance of forming meaningful connections
Teaches the Little Prince the secret of taming: "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye"
Symbolizes the transformative power of love and the value of nurturing deep connections with others
The Little Prince published
1943
The Little Prince is a rich and allegorical tale that delves into themes of love, friendship, loneliness, and the complexities of human nature
The story follows the encounters of a young prince who travels from planet to planet, each inhabited by a different character, as he seeks to understand the world and his place in it
The story begins with the narrator, a pilot stranded in the Sahara Desert, meeting the Little Prince, who asks him to draw a sheep
As the pilot learns more about the prince's life, the story unfolds through a series of flashbacks
The Little Prince hails from Asteroid B-612, where he lives alone with a single rose. Feeling lonely and misunderstood, he sets out on a journey to explore the universe and gain wisdom
The Little Prince's journey involves encountering various characters, each representing different aspects of adult behavior and society
The most significant encounter is with a fox on Earth, who teaches the Little Prince about taming and the importance of forming bonds
The fox imparts the wisdom that "what is essential is invisible to the eye" and that love requires investment and time
Throughout his journey, the Little Prince longs to return to his home planet and his beloved rose
When he meets the snake, it offers to help him return home, and he sacrifices himself by allowing the snake to bite him
The story concludes with the narrator's realization that the Little Prince's spirit lives on and that true understanding comes from seeing with the heart rather than the eyes
"The Little Prince" is a profound and allegorical tale that encourages readers to reflect on the importance of love, friendship, and the pursuit of meaning in life
Plagiarism is copying another individual's work and presenting it as if it were your own work
Types of Plagiarism
Direct Plagiarism
Hired Plagiarism
Borrowed Plagiarism
Self-Plagiarism
Mosaic Plagiarism
Collaboration Plagiarism
Paraphrasing Plagiarism
Aggregator Plagiarism
Outline Plagiarism
Bibliographic Plagiarism
Secondary Plagiarism
Accidental Plagiarism
Incidental Plagiarism
Verbatim Plagiarism
Bluffing Plagiarism
Inaccurate Authorship Plagiarism
Global Plagiarism
Proper Citation
Checking the credibility and accuracy of sources
APA Citation
The method of documenting sources used in the social sciences field, including psychology, sociology, education, and business
One of the most commonly used formats in academia especially in research papers
APA Reference List
A complete list of references used in a piece of writing, including the author's name, date of publication, title, and more
Also known as bibliography or works cited page
Always found at the end (footnote) section at the bottom of your paper
APA In-Text Citation
Citations within the main body of the text and refer to a direct quote or paraphrase
Correspond to a reference in the main reference list
Includes the surname of the author, the date/year of publication, and a parenthetical citation with an associated signal word indicates where you found it
Summary or paraphrase
According to Jones (1998), APA style is a difficult citation format for first-time learners
Short quotations
According to Jones (1998), "students often had difficulty using APA style, especially when it was their first time" (p. 199)
Short quotations
He stated, "Voltaire used Candide as an instrument of attracting folloy on blind followers of philosophy and theology" (Diaz, 2008, p. 88), but he did not offer reasons for justification
Long quotations
Forty words or longer
Incidental Plagiarism is different term for accidental plagiarism, but both are the same thing. It's basically copying or spinning someone else's words without citing them, also includes incorrectly adding sources or forgetting to cite something
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Zimmerman, F. (1989). English for science. Prentice Hall.
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Murphy, R. (1985). English grammar in use. Oxford University Press.
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Rucker, P., & Parker A. (2018, January 8). White House struggles to silence talk of Trump's mental fitness. The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/
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Danzer, L., Grünbaum, B. & Shephard, G. C. (1987, April). Equitransitive tilings, or how to discover new mathematics. Math Magazine, 60(2), 67-89.