Commonly, the main characters in fairy tales include a hero or heroine on a quest, a villain causing trouble, and often a wise mentor or magical helper. For example, in Cinderella, we have Cinderella as the protagonist, her evil stepsisters and stepmother as the antagonists, and the fairy godmother as the helper.
Typically, fairy tales have characters such as the innocent and kind protagonist facing challenges, a powerful and malevolent antagonist trying to stop them, and sometimes a mysterious and magical ally to offer support. Take Snow White for instance, with Snow White as the good one, the evil queen as the bad one, and the seven dwarfs as the supporters.
Yes, there are several. But it depends on your specific preferences for the kind of non-fairy tale story you're looking for.
It could be that the story in 'A Not So Fairy Tale Manga' subverts common tropes of fairy tales. The characters might have flaws and the world might not be all black and white.
Fairies are the most typical characters. They are often small, have wings, and possess magic powers. Wizards are also common. They are usually old and wise, using their magic to either help or hinder the story's progress. Then there are princes and princesses. They are often in need of rescue or are part of a quest.
Yes, it could be. It might have elements that are unconventional or deviate from the common tropes of fairy tales.
Well, usually, a nursery tale story has simple and engaging characters, a clear moral lesson, and a magical or fantastical element.
In fairy tales, the king and queen often start as rulers of a beautiful kingdom. For example, in 'Snow White', the queen is jealous of Snow White's beauty and tries to get rid of her. The king may be oblivious to this at first. Usually, there's a happy ending where good prevails. So, if the queen is the villain, she is defeated and the rightful heir (like Snow White) may become queen herself.
Typical characters include brave heroes. Take Robin Hood for instance, he is a heroic figure who fights against the unjust. There are also the damsels in distress, like Rapunzel locked in the tower. And there are wise old men or women, who offer guidance to the main characters. In some stories, they are like the mentors who help the heroes on their quests.
Typical characters include powerful demons with horns and dark magic. There are also fairies with wings and the ability to use light magic. And there might be some half - demon - half - fairy characters who are often in a conflicted state due to their dual nature.
The main characters are Puss in Boots, who is a very clever cat. Then there's the miller's son, who is Puss's master. The king is also an important character, as Puss tries to impress him. And there's the princess who the miller's son eventually marries. Also, the wicked ogre is in the story, who Puss outsmarts.
The main characters are Bluebeard, who is a wealthy but mysterious man, and his young wife. Bluebeard is a complex character, initially seeming attractive to the woman but hiding a dark secret. His wife is a curious and somewhat naive character. There are also her brothers who play an important role at the end of the story by coming to her rescue.