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What is Chapter 10 about?
The prince meets a king who believes he rules the universe but has limited power.
What does the conceited man think of the prince in Chapter 11?
He thinks the prince is an admirer.
What issue does the tippler face in Chapter 12?
He drinks to forget his shame about drinking.
In Chapter 13, what does the businessman claim to own?
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What does the geographer refuse to record about the little prince's home in Chapter 15?
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What does the narrator reveal about the number of people on Earth in Chapter 17?
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Who does the prince first meet when he arrives on Earth in Chapter 17?
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What does the unimpressive flower tell the prince about men in Chapter 18?
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Study Notes
Chapter 10
- The little prince encounters a king on the first asteroid who believes he rules over everything in the universe, despite his limited domain.
- The king's authority is revealed to be ineffective; he can only issue orders that will be followed by nature, such as setting a time for the sunset.
- The king offers the prince a position as Minister of Justice, which the prince declines, recognizing the absurdity of his offer.
Chapter 11
- The prince meets a conceited man who craves admiration and tricks the prince into applauding him.
- The conceited man believes he is the most wonderful man, despite being the only inhabitant of his planet.
- The prince, puzzled by the man's need for admiration, continues his journey, reflecting on the vanity of adults.
Chapter 12
- The prince encounters a tippler, an alcoholic who drinks to forget his shame about drinking.
- The tippler embodies a cycle of shame and addiction, leaving the prince confused by the behavior adults display.
Chapter 13
- A businessman obsessed with counting stars claims he owns them, showing a lack of real understanding or connection to the universe.
- The prince points out the utility of his own possessions, like volcanoes and a flower, in contrast to the businessman’s detached ownership.
- This further reassures the prince that adults exhibit strange behavior.
Chapter 14
- The businessman is reiterated as a workaholic, spending time counting stars instead of engaging with life, leading the prince to a stronger conviction about adult weirdness.
Chapter 15
- The prince meets a geographer who records information but lacks firsthand knowledge; he does not even know the features of his own planet.
- The geographer dismisses the prince’s flower as "ephemeral," leading the prince to worry about the vulnerability of his own rose.
- The prince decides to leave and travel to Earth based on the geographer's suggestion.
Chapter 16
- The narrator provides statistics about Earth, such as the various categories of adults and their roles, enhancing the contrast between children and their whimsical, often illogical behaviors.
- Imagery of observing Earth from space highlights the vastness and the routine of life illuminated by electricity.
Chapter 17
- The narrator admits to exaggeration about the number of people on Earth, emphasizing their relatively tiny presence compared to baobab trees.
- The little prince arrives in the African desert and first meets a snake, which represents mystery and authority.
- The snake conveys loneliness and offers cryptic insights about returning to one's origin, suggesting he can help the prince if he wishes to return home.
Chapter 18
- The chapter introduces a new flower, simplistic and unimpressive, who tells the prince about the few men she has seen as transient beings without roots.
- This encounter further emphasizes the prince’s observations about adults and their often aimless existence.
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Description
Explore the key adventures and lessons from chapters 10 to 18 of The Little Prince. Each chapter offers significant insights as the prince encounters unique characters on various asteroids. Dive into the themes and morals presented through these encounters.
