One rose among many
The prince’s discovery of other roses changes the question of what makes his own rose particular. Time, attention, and responsibility give the relationship its meaning.
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The Little Prince
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A traveler from a small planet asks questions about love, responsibility, and what adults fail to see.
A CLOSER LOOK
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A traveler from a small planet asks questions about love, responsibility, and what adults fail to see.
The fox’s encounter
The fox explains a relationship formed through repeated encounters. The episode ties attachment to the time spent creating it.
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PersonAntoine de Saint-Exupéry
Selected work associated with Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
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LiteratureArt
BookThe Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Two illustrated books whose apparent simplicity leaves room for reflection on friendship and care.
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LiteratureArtCompassion
FilmThe Little Prince — animated film
The 2015 film adapts Saint-Exupéry’s book while adding a new framing story.
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BookThe Lorax
Compare two illustrated works that ask what responsibility toward something vulnerable requires.
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