Quote Day!
“To me, you are still nothing more than a little boy who is just like a hundred thousand other little boys. And I
have no need of you. And you, on your part, have no need of me. To you I am nothing more than a fox like a
hundred thousand other foxes. But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique
in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world....” (Page 50)
RESPONSE
SUMMARY: 5 pts
What is happening in the book around this quote?
Who is saying it, or what is the direct context?
Answer in at least 3-5 sentences:
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After landing on Earth, while looking for men, the little
prince meets a fox and tells him about his search for a
friend. The little prince asks the fox to be his friend,
but the fox replies that the prince must tame him first.
Following this, the prince asks what “tame” means.
The fox tells the prince it means to establish ties and
explains what that means in the quote above.
SIGNIFICANCE: 10 pts
Why is this quote important to the book as a whole? How does it
connect to what happened before/ after in the story? Does it show
plot development, character growth, setting establishment, or
something else? This response should be a little longer, at least 5-7
sentences. DIG DEEP!
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The quote above leads to character development. From the fox, the
little prince learns a lesson about cherishing his relationships with
others. Before the little prince and fox become friends, they were
strangers. The little prince subconsciously thought that he was just
a fox like many of all the other foxes. However, the fox taught the
little prince that despite individuals’ similarity in appearances, all
individuals have unique things to offer. Moreover, the fox teaches
the little prince that real love is unconditional. Through telling the
roses that they are just roses and unlike his rose (despite the rose
lying to the little prince about being the only one of her kind, he
still unconditionally loves her), the little prince demonstrates the
ANALYSIS Continued
lesson he learned from the fox by saying this to the roses.
SYNTAX/ STRUCTURE: 10 pts
How does the language of this quote reflect the
overall diction/ style of the book?
What poetic devices are present, and how do
they impact the reader? Write 5-7 sentences.
ANALYSIS
Why did you choose this quote initially? Explain
what about it caught your eye. Do not go into a lot
of detail; you will do that in the next question.
However, you do need to explain. Write 2-3
sentences. (5 pts)
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The quote clearly states a principle or truth about
the human condition, so it sparked my interest. The
quote implies all individuals are unique, which
means individuals never really know a person until
they talk to them. Albeit they may have
preconceived assumptions about a person, but
these assumptions are not that individual’s true
self.
APPLICATION: 10 pts
What meaning does this quote have for you personally?
How could you apply it to yourself or to someone you know
personally? What can you personally learn from it? Write
at least 5-7 sentences and be very descriptive.
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The quote taught me a lesson about being content with
what I have. Furthermore, it enhanced my ability to cherish
the world around me. Through this quote, I learned that the
world offers unique perspectives, experiences, and lessons
whether they be good or bad. Therefore, I cherish the world
around me more. One example of this quote’s impact in
action includes mowing the lawn. I did not want to mow the
lawn today, but because of the possibility of learning a
unique lesson about discipline, I decided to persevere. My
decision to mow the lawn stems directly from what I learned
in this quote. Furthermore, instead of complaining, I decided
to view this experience as an opportunity for myself (i.e.,
RESPONSE continued
being content with what I have).
OUTSIDE CONNECTION: 10 pts
How could this quote connect to an historical
event, a literary text, or a current event in the
news? Explain exactly how it can connect. Try not
to just think literally or concretely, but make