and had no time for his own. He relates to a kind of gossip since he involves himself with everyone elses business and doesnt pay attention to which he has become. All these characters show typical characteristics of adults that children should keep in mind. This kind of characterization helps children realize that possessing these characteristics are undesirable and if they overwhelm your life you will live alone in your own little world.These kinds of stories dont only characterize the unpleasant characteristics but also the good things children are made up of. Through Geppetto and the blue fairy, Pinocchio demonstrates his need for family. Geppetto was his creator and the father figure and the blue fairy symbolized the need for a mother. The fairy appears every time Pinocchio is in trouble and is veering off the path to being a real boy. Like a mother, she is always watching out for Pinocchio and is always ready to guide him when he demonstrates poor judgement. In The Little Prince and Pinocchio the authors have taken the voice of the childs soul and placed it in a character. Pinocchios conscience is evident in the cricket. He appears just before he is about to make the wrong choice and serves as the true voice of reason to Pinocchios confusion and indecisiveness. The Little Princes soul rests in his home planet through the rose. Like the Prince, the rose is delicate and needs protection from outside dangers. Her roots are planted at home and she is in need of constant care.Dynamic characterization of Pinocchio and the Little Prince, as well as minor characters in the story, have created an exciting adventure for children. These stories keep the reader interested and begging for more even though they are essentially educational readings. By using minor characters to exemplify the complexity of the main character, the authors were able to deliver many powerful messages of morality and help children understand the complexi...
