Major Characters
The Narrator
The narrator is present throughout the book to tell the story of his friendship with the Little Prince and comment on what he has learned from him. He is very attracted to the Prince, largely because he is childlike, innocent, and pure. The narrator admits that he prefers the openness, honesty, and naiveté of children to the pretensions and blindness of adults, who cannot see beyond the surface of life. The narrator feels very close to the Little Prince because he is able to see the truth and importance of things. Even after six years, he remembers everything about this little man from another planet; as a result, he writes the book in memory of him.
Ever since childhood, the narrator has felt frustration with adults. As a young boy, he drew pictures of a boa constrictor eating an elephant, but none of the adults could see beyond the surface of the picture to the real meaning. They all claimed the drawing looked like a hat. When the narrator explained what the picture really was, the adults suggested that he give up drawing and purpose his academic studies. When the narrator show the Little Prince a drawing of a boa eating an elephant, he immediately recognizes it for what it is. The narrator is greatly impressed and instantly likes the Little Prince.
The narrator's airplane crashes into the desert. While he is trying to repair it, the Little Prince suddenly appears and asks him to draw a picture of a sheep for him. Soon a strong bond of friendship develops between the two of them. The Prince, by sharing his experiences with the narrator, teaches him about life and love.
When the Prince decides to leave earth and return to his star, the narrator is sad. He feels he has been tamed by the Little Prince and knows he will miss his company; however, he will never forget his friendship with the special person from another star. At the very end of the book, in the final chapter that serves as an epilogue, the narrator grows sentimental. He asks the readers to inform him if they ever meet the Little Prince in some lonely desert.