Compare contrast two short stories: 'A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings' and 'The Little Prince'.

Answer 1

In 'A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings', the story seems to question human morality and how we treat those who are different. The villagers' behavior towards the old man with wings is quite cruel and self - centered. The plot is driven by the villagers' actions and reactions to this strange being. In 'The Little Prince', the plot is driven by the little prince's journey of self - discovery and his search for true friendship and love. He has conversations with various characters like the fox, which are full of wisdom. The tone of 'A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings' is somewhat dark and critical of human nature, while the tone of 'The Little Prince' is more hopeful and full of child - like wonder. These differences in plot, tone and the exploration of human nature make the two stories stand apart from each other.

Answer 2

In 'A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings', the story is very much about the human reaction to the strange and the unknown. The old man with wings is treated more like a curiosity than a divine being. In 'The Little Prince', it's a more philosophical story about friendship, love and the importance of seeing beyond the surface. So, the main contrast is in the themes. One is about human nature's reaction to the abnormal, and the other is about deeper emotional and philosophical concepts.

Answer 3

Well, looking at the characters, in 'A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings', the old man is a passive figure, mostly being observed and exploited by the villagers. In 'The Little Prince', the little prince is an active seeker of knowledge and understanding. He travels from planet to planet, meeting different characters and learning lessons. The settings are also different. 'A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings' is set in a rather ordinary, if not a bit superstitious, village. 'The Little Prince' has a more fantastical setting of different planets. In terms of the writing style, 'A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings' is more matter - of - fact in its description, while 'The Little Prince' is more lyrical and full of allegory.