Rose
The noble yet capricious single flower blooming on the Prince's star
The noble yet capricious single flower blooming on the Prince's star. It is the flower that the Little Prince cherishes, and the central motif of the story.
Trivia
- The rose is the Prince's only special existence and a symbolic motif of the star.
- The rose in the story is not modeled after a real rose but depicted as an abstract symbol.
- There are numerous rose varieties, but the story's rose has no specific species identified.
- The rose is a character that expresses both nobility and weakness.
- 'The Little Prince' is a philosophical fable, and the rose symbolizes the contrast between the adult and child worlds.
Alternate names
Rose
Rose
Profile
- Species
- Flower (Rose)
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A single beautiful and noble rose flower. It has a reddish hue, small and delicate yet with a commanding presence.
- Distinguishing features
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- Stem with thorns
- Deep red petals
- Compound leaves
- Iconic items
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- Thorns
- Red petals
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Noble
- Detailed personality
- Noble yet capricious and strongly self-assertive, but harbors delicacy and deep affection within. Holds complex emotions toward the Little Prince.
- Keywords
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- Capricious
- Noble
- Delicate
- Affectionate
- Talents
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- Aesthetic Appeal
- Wordless Expression
- Skills
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- Presence that Stirs the Heart
- Nuanced Emotional Expression
- Motivation
- To captivate the Little Prince's heart and remain an important presence on the star.
History
- Backstory
- A single rose blooming on the Prince's star, the only flower the Prince cherishes. Her relationship with the Prince forms the core of the story amid his journey and growth.
- Debut date
- April 6, 1943
- Work title
- The Little Prince
- Media type
- Novel
Encounter with the Prince
- Significant event
- Encounter with the Prince
- Description
- The rose grown by the Little Prince on his own star. She greatly influences the Prince and marks the beginning of the story.
The Prince's Departure
- Significant event
- The Prince's Departure
- Description
- Bidding farewell to the capricious rose, which becomes the trigger for the Little Prince to travel to other planets.
The Prince's Return
- Significant event
- The Prince's Return
- Description
- In the latter part of the story, it serves as foreshadowing for the Prince to reflect on his relationship with his star and the rose.
Relationships
Little Prince
Best friend
The cherished rose becomes the motivation for continuing the star journey.
Media appearances
The Little Prince
Novel / Supporting
Published in 1943
The Little Prince TV Anime Series
Anime / Supporting
2010s
The Little Prince Theatrical Version
Movie / Supporting
Multiple Works
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