The 'King Thrushbeard' is a very interesting short story. It often has themes of pride and humility. The main character, usually a princess, starts off very proud and rejects many suitors. Then through a series of events, she learns the value of humility. For example, she may be forced to live a more ordinary life and realizes that she was wrong to be so haughty. This kind of story teaches us important moral lessons about not being too proud and learning to see the good in others.
The moral is about the importance of seeing the value in all people. The princess thought she was above certain suitors, but she discovers that there is more to people than meets the eye. King Thrushbeard, despite being a king, disguises himself and endures the princess's rudeness to teach her this lesson. It teaches us to look beyond first impressions and social hierarchies and respect everyone.
King Thrushbeard is a fairy tale. A proud princess rejects many suitors, including King Thrushbeard, because she finds them not good enough. As a result, her father gets angry and marries her to a beggar. The princess has to live a hard life. Eventually, she realizes her mistakes and when she meets King Thrushbeard again, she is a changed person and they get married.
Well, sometimes the king can be the main element of a short story. But it's not always the case. The story could be about something else related to the kingdom or have no connection to royalty at all.
Well, 'The King and I' isn't a short story. It originated as a stage musical and has gained significant popularity in various forms of entertainment, but it doesn't fall under the category of a short story.
One possible moral could be that physical appearance, such as being short, doesn't define one's capabilities. Just like the short king who could lead his kingdom well, we should not be judged by how we look.
In 'the king is dead long live the king', it may focus on the cultural and political implications. The death of a king is often a momentous event, but the quick acclamation of the new king ensures stability. Maybe it delves into how the court and the kingdom adapt to this sudden change, and how the new king has to prove himself worthy while still respecting the legacy of the old.