the people could fly short story

The main characters in 'the people could fly short story' are the oppressed slaves. They are the ones whose story is being told. Among them, there are those who discover their ability to fly. There is also the old man who seems to be a sort of guide or inspiration for the others. He may not be as physically strong as the younger ones but he has the knowledge and the spirit to encourage them to use their flying ability. The slave owners, while not the focus, are also important as they are the ones creating the situation of oppression that the slaves are trying to escape from.

The main theme is freedom. In the story, the people who could fly were using their ability as a form of escape from slavery, which represents the longing for freedom from oppression.

It could be about a young bird's first day of flying. Maybe it's a little sparrow that's been in the nest for weeks, and finally, on its first day of flight, it discovers the world outside. It might face some challenges like strong winds or finding a safe place to land.

The 'fly in the ointment' in a short story often represents a small but significant flaw or problem. It could be a character trait that causes issues, like a hero's over - confidence. This element adds realism and conflict to the story.

It could be about a fly's adventures or its significance in a particular setting. But without knowing the specific story, it's hard to say for sure.

One possible moral lesson is to be practical. Since pigs can't fly, it tells us not to waste our time on impossible tasks. We should focus on what is achievable in life.

One possible moral lesson could be the importance of self - knowledge. Just as the fly forgetting its name is a problem, for us humans, not knowing who we are can lead to a lot of confusion. So, we should strive to always be in touch with our true selves.

I'm not entirely sure as the story isn't widely known to me in a very specific sense. But generally, there would likely be the people who can fly. Maybe there are leaders among them who guide the others in using their flying ability.

Power and strength are also themes. The ability to fly shows that the people have an inner power and strength that can't be easily subdued. It's a way of expressing that they are more than what their oppressors might think, and they can rise above their situation.

There could be a protagonist who is preoccupied with the fly. This character could be someone going through a period of boredom or self - reflection. The fly then becomes an object of their attention, and through their interaction with it, we learn about their character traits, like whether they are cruel, indifferent, or empathetic.