Snake
The desert serpent that helps the prince return to his star
A snake living in the desert that provides the Little Prince with a path to return home and plays an important role.
Quotes
- I will return to my star
- My poison is very strong, but I will use it gently
- To help bring the Little Prince's journey to an end
Trivia
- The snake plays an important role by using its own poison when the prince returns to his star.
- By conversing with the prince in the desert, it sets the stage for the story's beginning.
- In the original work, the only desert snake that speaks human language.
- The snake's poison is also interpreted as symbolizing 'death' for the return.
- There are slight differences in depiction and role in numerous translation versions.
Alternate names
Snake
Desert Snake
Desert Serpent
Profile
- Species
- Snake
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A slender snake inhabiting the desert. It appears small to human eyes but possesses a mysterious and dignified presence.
- Distinguishing features
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- Slender body
- Body color adapted to the desert
- Iconic items
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- Coil
- Desert sand
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Enigmatic
- Detailed personality
- Intellectual and calm, sometimes intimidating, yet serves as the key to the Little Prince's return. Possesses caution and insight adapted to the desert environment.
- Keywords
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- Calm
- Enigmatic
- Intimidating
- Mysterious
- Decisive
- Cautious
- Talents
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- Desert survival ability
- Powerful poison
- Wisdom that confounds
- Skills
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- Killing prey with poison
- Helping the Little Prince return
- Acting by reading people's hearts
- Motivation
- To help the prince return to his star and fulfill its mission.
History
- Backstory
- Inhabits the vast desert lands, existing as a snake that loves solitude. Through its encounter with the Little Prince, it assumes a central role in the story.
- Debut date
- April 6, 1943
- Work title
- The Little Prince
- Media type
- Novel
Assistance in the Prince's Return
- Significant event
- Assistance in the Prince's Return
- Description
- Served as the mediator by using its own poison as the means for the prince to return to his star.
First Meeting in the Desert
- Significant event
- First Meeting in the Desert
- Description
- Met the prince in the desert at the story's beginning, demonstrating its presence.
Relationships
The Little Prince
Protagonist
Helped the prince return to his star
Media appearances
The Little Prince
Novel / Supporting
1943 first edition
The Little Prince
Anime / Supporting
Appears in multiple anime adaptations
The Little Prince: Journey through Space
Movie / Supporting
Appears in multiple film adaptations
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
Related goods
The Little Prince Snake Plush
- Item name
- The Little Prince Snake Plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular