Railway Switchman
A person with the role of directing trains to the left or right
Appears in 'The Little Prince' as the person responsible for directing trains to the left or right.
Trivia
- The railway switchman is one of the mysterious characters encountered during the asteroid journey in the story.
- The switchman's existence is interpreted as symbolizing order and roles.
- As part of the overall allegory of the work, it shows various flaws in the adult world.
Alternate names
Switchman
Pointsman
Railwayman
Profile
- Species
- Human
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- There is little specific description, but depicted as a worker operating railway points.
- Iconic items
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- Railway signals
- Points lever
- Work cap
- Uniform
- Train guidance equipment
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Faithful
- Detailed personality
- A person with a strong sense of responsibility entrusted with railway safety. Steadfast and honest.
- Keywords
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- Strong sense of responsibility
- Steadfast
- Honest
- Attentive
- Devoted
- Talents
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- Accurate judgment
- Time management ability
- Situational awareness
- Skills
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- Points operation
- Train guidance
- Safety monitoring
- Motivation
- To ensure the safe and smooth operation of trains.
History
- Backstory
- No detailed backstory is depicted in the story, but exists as an important position operating railway points to correctly guide the direction of trains.
- Debut date
- April 6, 1943
- Work title
- The Little Prince
- Media type
- Novel
The prince's journey from his star to Earth
- Significant event
- The prince's journey from his star to Earth
- Description
- Appears as the railway switchman among the various people encountered.
Role of train guidance
- Significant event
- Role of train guidance
- Description
- Serves as a symbolic role in the story, representing order and safety.
Media appearances
The Little Prince
Novel / Supporting
First edition 1943
Voice cast and creators
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
- Creator name
- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
- Role
- Original author