If a man had the innocence and curiosity of a child, but also the determination and courage, he might become a male protagonist in an ancient novel. This kind of man was often called the king of children because they always maintained their curiosity and spirit of exploration towards the world. Even in the face of danger and difficulties, they would not back down. Here are some examples of childish male protagonists in ancient novels: - Lin Chong in the Water Margins was a child king full of curiosity and adventurous spirit. He longed to be a hero, but he was also full of contradictions and struggles. - Jia Baoyu in Dream of the Red Chamber was a childish boy. He was full of curiosity and imagination and liked to play and explore new things. - Sun Wukong in Journey to the West was a brave, intelligent and curious child. He had a strong sense of justice and childlike innocence. - In Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Liu Bei was a man with both childlike innocence and firm determination. He longed to be a leader, but he also faced various difficulties and challenges. The male protagonists in these ancient novels all had childish personalities. They were full of curiosity and adventurous spirit. They always maintained their curiosity and exploration spirit towards the world. Even in the face of danger and difficulties, they would not shrink back.