The Little Prince - Stories with values for kids

Summary

The script narrates the journey of an aviator who encounters the Little Prince in the Sahara Desert. The Little Prince, with his unique perspective on life, teaches the aviator to appreciate the small details often overlooked by adults. Through encounters with various characters on different planets, the story explores themes of love, friendship, and the essence of what truly matters in life, which is often invisible to the eyes but felt in the heart.

Takeaways

• 😌 The story begins with the narrator's childhood curiosity about the tale of 'Bose swallowing an elephant' and their desire to draw it, symbolizing the innocence and imagination of youth.
• 🧢 The adults in the narrator's life encourage practical pursuits like studying geography or maths, reflecting the societal pressure to conform to traditional career paths.
• 🚁 The narrator becomes an aviator, a job that embodies the adult world's expectations of success and exploration, yet leaves them feeling out of place and unfulfilled.
• 😔 The narrator's sadness and frustration highlight the emotional toll of living up to others' expectations while suppressing one's true self.
• 🏜️ A plane crash in the desert forces the narrator to confront their situation, leading to a life-changing encounter with the Little Prince.
• 👦 The Little Prince's appearance introduces a character who values the simple pleasures of life and sees the world with a child's perspective, in contrast to the adult's world.
• 🌄 The Little Prince's fondness for watching sunsets represents his appreciation for life's fleeting moments, a lesson often lost on adults.
• 🌱 The story's mention of good and bad plants serves as a metaphor for the importance of nurturing positive influences and eliminating negativity.
• 🌹 The thorny rose symbolizes the complexities and defenses of relationships, challenging the Little Prince's understanding of love and protection.
• 🌍 The Little Prince's journey across different planets exposes the absurdity and vanity of adult behavior, as seen through the characters he meets.
• 🦊 The fox's lesson on 'domestication' imparts wisdom on the value of forming meaningful connections, emphasizing the importance of relationships over material things.
• 💧 The well in the desert represents the hidden beauty and value in life's simple pleasures, which are often overlooked in the pursuit of more tangible goals.
• 🐍 The encounter with the snake and the Little Prince's disappearance evoke a sense of loss and the transient nature of life's encounters.
• 🌠 The narrator's final realization that the Little Prince returned to his planet leaves a lasting impression of the enduring impact of their time together.
• 💖 The closing message encourages viewers to cherish their inner child and the ability to see the beauty in the world that is invisible to the eyes but visible to the heart.

Q & A

What is the main character's initial occupation after becoming an adult?

The main character becomes an aviator, a job that allows him to travel the planet.

Why does the main character feel uncomfortable in the adult world?

The main character feels sad and frustrated because he has always been the 'weird one' in a world where everyone is alike.

What happens to the main character's plane while flying over the desert?

The main character's plane has an engine problem and falls on the ground, leaving him stranded in the desert.

Who appears in front of the main character in the desert?

A little blue-eyed boy, the Little Prince, appears in front of the main character in the desert.

What does the Little Prince ask the main character to draw for him?

The Little Prince asks the main character to draw a lamb for him.

What is the significance of the baobab trees in the Little Prince's planet?

The baobab trees are enormous and can potentially cause the small planet to explode if their roots are not dealt with.

Why do roses have thorns according to the main character's initial response to the Little Prince?

The main character initially believes that roses have thorns so that animals won't eat them.

What does the Little Prince learn about the nature of adults from his journey across different planets?

The Little Prince learns that adults can be vain, obsessed with power, overly concerned with appearances, and often miss the importance of small details and relationships.

What is the fox's definition of 'domestication'?

According to the fox, 'domestication' means to have a bond with someone, growing fond of each other and eventually needing one another.

What secret does the fox share with the Little Prince before they part ways?

The fox tells the Little Prince that what really matters is invisible to the eyes, emphasizing the importance of the bond they have formed.

How does the Little Prince's journey end?

The Little Prince's journey ends with him returning to his own planet, as indicated by his disappearance from the Sahara desert.

What message does the narrator convey about the importance of childhood perspective and imagination?

The narrator emphasizes that the beauty of life is often invisible to the eyes and can only be truly appreciated through the heart of a child, encouraging us to never lose our inner child.