Fox
Adorable animal that teaches that the important things cannot be seen with the eyes
An adorable animal that teaches the prince that important things cannot be seen and explains the meaning of becoming friends.
Quotes
- The truly important things cannot be seen.
- You are very beautiful, but you are not the one I play with.
- One is responsible for what one has tamed.
- Your rose is the only rose in the world.
- If you tame me, you will become unique to me in all the world.
Trivia
- In The Little Prince story, the fox plays an important role as a symbol of friendship.
- This work conveys fable-like philosophy, with animals speaking deep messages.
- The 'taming' taught by the fox is known as a symbol of trust.
- The fox's role functions as a bridge between children's and adults' perspectives.
- The English name is simply 'Fox' and is loved in many translations.
Alternate names
Fox
The Little Prince's Fox
fox
Profile
- Species
- Fox
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A small beast with a fluffy tail and reddish fur. In The Little Prince's story, it is characterized by a gentle and kind expression.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Red
- Distinguishing features
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- Fluffy tail
- Reddish-brown fur
- Adorable gaze
- Gentle expression
- Iconic items
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- Bond with The Little Prince
- Symbol of friendship
- Words of teaching
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Wise
- Detailed personality
- A wise and thoughtful personality that teaches the essence of life to The Little Prince. Gentle and approachable, but emphasizes the importance of becoming friends and values true bonds.
- Keywords
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- Wise
- Kind
- Thoughtful
- Good at teaching
- Kind-hearted
- Adorable
- Philosophical
- Motto
- The important things cannot be seen
- Talents
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- Insight
- Communication
- Emotional understanding
- Building friendship
- Skills
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- Technique of becoming friends
- Speaking the essence of life
- Forming trust relationships
- Motivation
- To build true friendship and convey important things
- Habits
- Often approaches with a modest and cautious attitude
- Favorite foods
- Small animals, Fruits, Gifts of nature
- Favorite places
- Vast grasslands, Quiet places with starry skies
- Disliked situations
- Loneliness, Lack of understanding, Betrayal
History
- Backstory
- Meets The Little Prince and imparts the lesson that important things cannot be seen. In the story, connects hearts with the prince and makes him understand the meaning of bonds.
- Debut date
- 1943
- Work title
- The Little Prince
First meeting with The Little Prince
- Significant event
- First meeting with The Little Prince
- Description
- Meets The Little Prince in the desert and teaches the meaning of becoming friends.
Teaching about taming
- Significant event
- Teaching about taming
- Description
- Conveys that time and trust are needed to become friends.
Time of parting
- Significant event
- Time of parting
- Description
- Experiences a parting etched in the heart as important beings to each other.
Relationships
The Little Prince
Friend
The heart-to-heart connection in the desert and the taming exchange
Media appearances
The Little Prince
Supporting
Published in 1943
Voice cast and creators
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
- Creator name
- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
- Role
- Original author
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
- Creator name
- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
- Role
- Illustrator