Analysis of The Little Prince

Literary Analysis of The Little Prince “Matters of consequence”, what exactly are they? A dictionary definition of this term would be what is of value in the world. Antoine St. Exupery explains what he thinks are true “matters of consequence” in his satire, The Little Prince. In the story the Little Prince states, “Only children know what they are looking for…They waste their time over a rag doll and it becomes important to them…” (…

…and relish it. Children sit and again enjoy life, they live it to the fullest. Exupery does an excellent job in explaining true “matters of consequence”. People need to start appreciating the simple things in life. Another statement by the Little Prince is, “What they are looking for could be found in one single rose, or in a little water.” So take the advice and put it to good use in a more enjoyable life.