The Three Dresses Story | Stories for Teenagers | @EnglishFairyTales

Summary

In a kingdom beyond the seven seas, two princes, Ranic and Roland, face a formidable monster that steals golden apples from their royal tree. While the elder prince falters, the younger, Roland, bravely follows the monster into a magical realm, earning mystical armor and the chance to rule the world. Betrayed by his brother, Roland demonstrates wisdom, courage, and kindness, aided by magical dresses and loyal creatures. Ultimately, truth and nobility prevail, healing betrayal and sickness, and both brothers rule together. The story weaves adventure, moral lessons, and fantasy, culminating in love, reconciliation, and a happily ever after.

Takeaways

• 👑 The story is set in a kingdom beyond the seven seas, ruled by a king with two sons, Ranic and Roland.
• 🍎 The kingdom has a magical tree that produces three golden apples each year, guarded by a powerful monster.
• ⚔️ The king uses the monster as a test: the son who defeats it would be the rightful heir to the kingdom.
• 😨 Prince Ranic, the elder son, is too afraid to confront the monster, while Prince Roland prepares and sets a trap.
• 🐉 The monster is revealed to be friendly, testing the bravery and wisdom of the prince worthy to rule the world.
• 🧙‍♀️ A princess provides Prince Roland with magical walnuts containing three extraordinary dresses representing the sky, earth, and sea.
• 🦅 Prince Roland helps eagles by confronting a dangerous dragon, proving his bravery and nobility.
• ⚖️ Prince Ranic betrays his brother by claiming the magical armor as his own, but suffers from illness due to a guilty conscience.
• ✨ The magical dresses and truth reveal the rightful hero, restoring Prince Roland’s honor and Ranic’s health.
• 🤝 In the end, both brothers rule the world together, and Prince Roland marries the princess from the underground world, leading to a happy ending.

Q & A

What was the significance of the golden apple tree in the kingdom?

The golden apple tree was a magical tree that produced only three apples each year. These apples were highly coveted, but no one was allowed to pluck them, as a powerful monster would come each year to steal them.

Why did the king not fight the monster himself?

The king believed that whoever among his sons could defeat the monster would be the rightful heir to his kingdom. Therefore, he purposely refrained from fighting the monster to allow his sons to prove their bravery.

What was the relationship between the two princes, Ranic and Roland?

Ranic, the elder prince, was initially eager to fight the monster but later ran away in fear. Roland, the younger prince, showed more bravery and took on the challenge, eventually proving his worth in both battle and nobility.

What happened when Prince Ranic tried to fight the monster?

Prince Ranic was frightened by the massive size of the monster and, despite waiting by the tree to confront it, he lost all courage and ran away when the monster arrived.

How did Prince Roland manage to capture the monster?

Prince Roland set an iron chain trap around the tree. When the monster arrived and tried to steal the apples, the trap was triggered, and the monster was briefly captured. However, the monster broke free and fled.

What did the princess in the magical world reveal about the monster?

The princess explained that the monster was not an enemy but a test for princes to prove their worth. The monster would lead the worthy prince to their world, where they could rule alongside them.

What did Roland learn from the princess in the magical world?

Roland learned that the monster was not an enemy but a guide to find a prince worthy of ruling the world. The princess also gave him magical walnuts that contained three extraordinary dresses, each representing a different aspect of the world.

How did Prince Ranic betray his brother Roland?

After Roland sent magical armor back up the well, Ranic decided to keep it for himself and claimed he had defeated the monster. He left his brother trapped in the well, hoping to take credit for Roland's actions and become the heir.

What caused Prince Ranic's sickness?

Prince Ranic became very sick due to a heavy conscience. His guilt from lying about defeating the monster and betraying his brother weighed on him, causing his physical and emotional distress.

How did Prince Roland help heal Ranic's sickness?

Roland, disguised as a tailor, presented three magical dresses that he had obtained from the walnuts. This act revealed the truth about Ranic's lie, and once Ranic confessed his wrongdoing, he was cured of his sickness.