Comparing The Fool Of The World And The Flying Ship

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When thinking of a hero, a man of strength, wisdom, courage, and motivation often comes to mind. Heros have come in all shapes and sizes since ancient literature but always portray the “good” man of the story. The protagonists of the following adventure fairy tales fall under this typical heroic mold. The Russian fairy tale “The Fool of The World and the Flying Ship” presents the Fool as a hero along a quest for a flying ship and through odd requests by the Tzar. In Andrew Lang’s “The Twelve Dancing Princesses” adaption from the German Grimm Brothers, protagonist Michael remains kind and determined to the princess on his quest for princess Lina’s heart. Through evaluating the actions and characteristics of these fairy tale characters in comparison