The Little Prince

By: Antoine de Saint -Exupéry

Summary
"The Little Prince" tells the story of a pilot who crash-lands in the Sahara Desert
and encounters a young prince from a distant asteroid. The prince, who has a unique
perspective on life, shares his adventures and insights with the pilot.
The prince describes his travels to different planets, each inhabited by a single
adult who has lost touch with their inner child. These encounters highlight the absurdities
and flaws of adult behavior, such as the obsession with numbers, power, and appearances.
As the prince and the pilot develop a friendship, the prince reveals his love for a rose on
his home asteroid. However, he becomes disheartened when he discovers that there are
countless roses on Earth, making his rose seem less special. Through this experience, the
prince learns about the value of individuality and the importance of caring for what one
loves. The prince also meets a fox who teaches him about the bonds of friendship and the
responsibility that comes with taming someone or something. The fox imparts the famous
quote, "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to
the eye." Eventually, the prince decides to return to his asteroid to protect his rose, despite
his deepening friendship with the pilot. The prince's departure leaves the pilot with a
renewed appreciation for the innocence and wisdom of children.
"The Little Prince" is a poignant tale that explores themes of love, friendship, and
the loss of innocence. It encourages readers to reflect on the importance of nurturing
relationships, embracing imagination, and seeing the world through the eyes of a child.
Book Review
"The Little Prince" is a timeless novella written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
First published in 1943, it is a philosophical tale that explores the themes of friendship,
love, and the importance of seeing the world with the eyes of a child. The story follows
the narrator, a pilot stranded in the Sahara Desert, who encounters a young prince that has
traveled from planet to planet, meeting various inhabitants and learning valuable life
lessons. One of the strengths of the book is its ability to convey profound philosophical
ideas through a simple and charming narrative. The Little Prince's encounters with
different characters on his interplanetary journey provide insights into human nature,
relationships, and the complexities of adulthood. The narrative is beautifully
accompanied by Saint-Exupéry's own illustrations, adding a visual layer to the
storytelling. The book's brevity and poetic prose make it accessible to readers of all ages,
yet it contains layers of meaning that resonate on a deeper level. "The Little Prince"
continues to captivate readers worldwide, reminding them to cherish the simplicity and
wonder of life. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to impart profound wisdom in a
whimsical and enchanting manner.
Reflection
"The Little Prince" is a profound reflection on the human experience,
encapsulated in a deceptively simple narrative. At its core, the story invites readers to
reconsider their perspectives on life, love, and the passage of time.
The character of the Little Prince serves as a poignant reminder of the purity and
authenticity that children embody. His observations and interactions with the inhabitants
of different planets shed light on the societal constructs and adult behaviors that often
overshadow the innate innocence of childhood. The encounter with the fox, with its
timeless wisdom about seeing with the heart, emphasizes the importance of emotional
connection and understanding beyond the surface. The lesson of valuing what is essential
and invisible to the eye resonates as a timeless truth that transcends generations. The
central theme of individuality and the unique significance of personal connections is
highlighted through the Little Prince's love for his rose. The juxtaposition of countless
roses on Earth reinforces the idea that genuine love and appreciation come from
recognizing and cherishing the uniqueness of each individual. As the Little Prince
chooses to return to his asteroid, the narrative gently nudges readers to reflect on the
sacrifices made for the things and people we hold dear. The bittersweet ending prompts
contemplation on the inevitability of change and the fleeting nature of childhood
innocence.
"The Little Prince" serves as a mirror, encouraging readers to introspect and
reconnect with the childlike wonder that may be obscured by the complexities of
adulthood. Its enduring relevance lies in its ability to stir emotions, provoke thoughts, and
inspire a return to the essential values that make life truly meaningful.
 The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring
By John Ronald Reuel Tolkien

Summary
The Fellowship of the Ring is the first of three volumes of The Lord of the Rings,
an epic set in the mystical world of Middle-earth. Lord of the Rings Sauron, the so-called
Dark Lord, lost the One Ring that contained his power for so long. His ultimate wish is to
reclaim the ring and use it to enslave the entire Middleer circle. The story of The Lord of
the Rings begins with some events that happened in The Hobbit. While lost in a deep
cave, the Hobbit Bilbo Baggins, one of the small, gentle race about half the size of a man,
stumbles upon a ring that takes him to the Shire, part of Middle-earth. Home of the
Hobbit. Bilbo knew the ring, wearing it made him invisible. He doesn’t know about the
One Ring, so he ignores its importance and Sauron’s quest. The Fellowship opens with a
party for Bilbo’s 111th birthday. Bilbo gave the ring to his heir, his cousin Frodo Baggin.
But when it came time to part with the ring, Bilbo found it surprising. He gave up the ring
only at the insistence of his friend, the great wizard Gandalf the Gray. Gandalf doubted
that the ring was actually the ring of legend. After confirming his suspicions, he tells
Frodo that the ring must be removed from the Shire, as Sauron’s power grows again.
Frodo goes to the Shire with his three Hobbit friends – Sam, Merry and Pippin. Along the
way he was pursued by nine Ringwraiths, servants of Sauron, who took the form of
terrifying black riders. The Hobbit spent the night with the Elves, who promised to send a
message in advance to their friends who would protect them for the night. Forced out of
the juice, the party is lost in the Old Forest, where they have to save Merry and Pippin
from the evil bush that swallows them, and then from the evil grave ghost. Tom
Bombadil, the savior of the Gobbits, is a strange, funny creature with superpowers who is
the oldest creature in the Middle Ages. The adventurers travel to Bree and meet Aragorn,
who wanders the desert and is the heir of the ancient king of Westernesse. Those who do
not know Aragorn’s real name call him Strider. Frodo tries to keep a low profile at Brie’s
inn, but accidentally slips the ring on his finger while attending to the sound of the fallen
song and disappears. That night, Aragorn advised him not to sleep in his hotel room. In
doing so, he saved their lives for the first time. A letter left by Gandalf at the inn a few
months ago advises the group to go to Rivendell in the realm of Elves. Aragorn set out
the next day with the party, and with his help they escaped the Black Rider for a while.
However, at the top of Weathertop, the company had to fend off the attacking raiders.
Frodo was wounded in the encounter. Frodo’s wound, made by the armor of Sauron’s
servant, busy as the company marches east. Aragorn worried about the power he could
take from Frodo. They met the Elf-lord Glorfindel, who was searching near Rivendell.
Book Review
The Fellowship of the Ring begins our journey with The Lord of the Rings. This
introduces us to the Hobbits, Frodo Baggins, Gandalf the Gray, and many companions
who will accompany Frodo. If there are not too many marauders, Frodo was told to take
the One Ring to Mordor and destroy it, because some bad guys are looking for it, and it
will give them enormous power. It’s a very simple house that I’m sure you’ll notice has
been moved around quite a bit in many stories since then. Then Frodo and his
companions go on an epic journey where they encounter many dangers, new cultures,
wonderful worlds and interesting people. The plot of the entire Lord of the Rings series is
one of the most famous in pop culture. However, this first book focuses on introducing
new cultures and races. You see, the Hobbit does not leave the Shire, they are content in
their own little world so they don’t have to leave their little pasture. So when Frodo and
his companions leave the Shire and explore this world, much of what they encounter has
only been heard of in legend. When it comes to the plot of this first novel, you can see
Tolkien’s wonderful imagination. His imagination of this whole world, his inventiveness
in this poem, his way of speaking, and his utterly believable alternative culture make this
book stand the test of time in a genre filled with some of the most imaginative minds in
our literature. In 1953, it was a bold step to dig deep into fantasy and create a variety of
new creatures, species, and races. However, The Hobbit is a true genius in bringing
together wizards, humans, elves, and dervishes. Sometimes you find that Tolkien is so
lost in an amazing setting that you forget how much you like the characters in that setting.
Tolkien made a connection between this “Sympathy”. Someone who genuinely cares for
some and really dislikes others. If there is betrayal, you feel betrayed; when you are
happy, you laugh at yourself. Although this was not his intention, Tolkien created a group
of people who cannot help you throughout the first novel, following the dire perils that
this group of characters go through. Are all symbols exactly the same? Not. Are they all
the same in the way? Not. Some of the characters, especially in this first novel, are quite
weak and you get the feeling that they will develop as the series progresses. However, it’s
not just the writing in this novel that’s good. I don’t want to name names because I want
you to decide for each character.
Reflection
Here are some of the things I had reflected from the book. “One does not simply
walk into Mordor.” This quote reminds us that things in life are not simple; whether love,
success or peace… Everything requires work, everything requires stepping out of your
comfort zone. Frodo, going out of your doors is a dangerous business. You step on the
road, and if you don’t stop, you don’t know where it will lead you. When you were a
child, your parents gave you the concept of choosing a 3S (reliable, safe and sustainable)
life. So kids go to school, study medicine and engineering, get government jobs whenever
they can…and you, you don’t know what to do. This is not to encourage hasty decisions
and take countless risks, but to learn that life will always have some level of uncertainty,
and that’s okay. “All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost.” If
you live in the current social media frenzy, you’ll learn that Jones doesn’t have to be the
only one. When you learn to measure your worth in terms of net worth, an already
materialistic society becomes worse. But just because you’re not glitter doesn’t mean
you’re not gold; Your inner character defines you more than your outer features. The
second line suggests collecting moments, not memories; value more than material things.
When they entered the mine, Gandalf had to choose which way to go, but he said, “I’m
tired of deciding. We’d better stay here for the night.” It’s an interesting lesson about
decision fatigue and decisions made when the power is low aren’t always good, so
sometimes you have to avoid them. This scene was actually changed in the movie. I think
he said here, “Follow your nose for sure.” “Even the smallest person can change the
course of the future” Don’t drag yourself. You never know the impact of what you do. If
you do one good deed and two people pay in advance, it will grow exponentially and you
will make a difference in the world. It is known as the butterfly effect. So if you found
this article valuable, please send it to two friends, you never know who might find
inspiration in such an epic book quote.
 One Thousand and One Nights
By: Antoine Galland & Hanna Diyab
Summary
The story was introduced by the two brothers Shahrayar and Shahzaman who
discovered that their wives were being unfaithful to them. In Shahrayars' palace, because
of the betrayal that had happened to him, he murdered his wife then he marries new girl
and he killed them every morning. Shahrayar’s vizier is introduced, he must find him a
new woman to marry or it's his head who's on the line, but because of the behavior of the
King there's less women present so his daughter, Scheherazade, volunteered, he was
hesitant because of the fate of all the bride but Scheherazade assures her father that she
has a plan, a plan where she would tell the King stories who will hooked him up and,
whenever another day comes she will introduce a new one for her to be spare because the
story is not yet finished. This plan continued for one thousand and one nights, within this
period she gave birth to three sons, and the King came back to his reality and fell in love
with her.
Ofcourse her father persuaded her first not to take the action, he told her "The
Tale of the Ox and the Donkey” and “The Tale of the Merchant and His Wife,” two
stories about miscalculation and penitent women, but she didn't even care. First she began
with the story of "The Story of the Merchant and the Demon". It's about three old men
who appear and bargain the demon for one-third of the merchant's life if they can
entertain him. The demon was indeed entertained and he spared the life of the merchant.
Scheherazade's stories then center on a demon and a destitute fisherman. A character in
the first of these tales tells "The Tale of the King's Son and the She-Ghoul," two stories
about revenge and trust, while the fisherman tells the demon "The Tale of King Yunan
and the Sage Duban" and "The Tale of the Husband and the Parrot." The fisherman and
the mystery of the four colored fish are then revisited by Shahrazad. In that tale, a king
meets a young man who tells him "The Tale of the Enchanted King," which is about an
unfaithful wife who is killed by a king who is actually someone else. The fisherman is
eventually rewarded by the king by being given one of his daughters to marry.
"The Tale of the Porter and the Three Ladies" opens the next set of stories, in
which a porter escorts a woman to her sisters' house. Three dervishes, a servant, a caliph,
and his vizier join them. The men swear by the sisters not to question anything they see,
and if they do, they will have to die. If each man tells his story, though, the sisters will
spare them. The dervishes' stories are what come next, filled with details about demons,
underground chambers, revenge plots, and kidnapped sons. "The Tale of the Envious and
the Envied," narrated by one of the captive sons, is woven into the story of the second
dervish. In this story, a man is turned into an ape by a demon, but he escapes death. The
third dervish tells the story of a man who kills someone by accident.
Following that, Scheherazade pays a visit to Dinarzad, her sister, and the two
share their own tales, "The Tale of the Second Lady, the Flogged One," and "The Tale of
the First Lady, the Mistress of the House."
The caliph from "The Tale of the Porter and the Three Ladies" sets out on a new
series of stories in one of the stories. In the first, "The Story of the Three Apples," a girl is
killed. "The Story of the Two Viziers," about two brothers who get married and have kids
on the same days, is told by a slave who was involved in the crime. Their kids grow up,
eventually get married, live apart for a while, and then get back together. The slave who
tells the story is set free because it is so entertaining.
Then, a series of Tale about a hunchback choking on a fish bone was common. As
his body is moved around, four people—a Christian broker, a steward, a Jewish doctor,
and a tailor—take responsibility for it. Everybody has a tale to share. Following the
tailor's story, a barber who can't stop talking tells more tales to amuse a caliph during a
banquet. Six brothers with physical deformities are the subject of stories told by the
barber. The brothers move in with the barber after becoming impoverished, assaulted,
disfigured, exiled, and/or arrested in each instance. The stories come to an end when the
elderly barber extracts the fish bone from the hunchback's throat, causing him to come
back to life.
Three love stories round out The One Thousand and One Nights. The caliph's
slave and a young man fall in love in "The Story of Nur al-Din Ali ibn-Bakkar and the
Slave-Girl Shams al-Nahar," but both end up dead from lovesickness. A slave is promised
to a king in "The Story of the Slave-Girl Anis al-Jalis and Nur al-Din Ali ibn-Khaqan,"
but Nur al-Din falls in love with her before the king does. The vizier is killed by Nur al-
Din, making everyone happy, and the couple escapes to a new place. In the last part she
told the story entitled "The Story of Jullanar of the Sea ''
Book Review
The novel One Thousand and One Nights is also known as the "Arabian Nights" ;
it is a collection of Middle Eastern folktales during the Islamic Golden Age narrated by
Scheherazade. The novel actually was made between the 8th century to the 14th century,
its original collection was actually a compilation of 40 different stories. The story
actually doesn't have that clear author but it was Antoine Galland & Hanna Diyab who
published it in 1704 to1717. The novel revolves around the story of betrayal towards
King Shahrayar by his own wife making him mad at every woman, he has this thought of
revenge on every woman he could lay a hand on. The story had many moral value points
but what argues the most to me is how powerful a woman can be. The king has been
marrying tons of women and then kills them the next morning, he's into his revenge that
he lost track of reality and just wanted to avenge himself. He generalized and believed
that everyone deserves a punishment and he must prevent the same occasion from
happening. Then there's this girl, Scheherazade, who came up with courage although she
already knew her faith she still stood with her chin up. She knows that she'll be killed and
she has no chance of escaping it but she uses her brain. Each night she would tell him a
story and it picked the interest of the king. It goes day by day. Funny how she easily
manipulated the King through this kind of work. Women are always being objectified by
men, women are always looked up to as weak people that always need men to fulfill their
life. Although the King has his reasons towards his behavior it still didn't validate his
action. The fact that he just went up straight into killing those innocent women while not
knowing how easy he could be manipulated. He put his guard down with the thought of
how powerful he is and how weak a woman could be. Scheherazade used that mindset,
her only sword is her intelligence in this war. This woman outdo the King alone proving
how much power a woman can have. You must never underestimate someone just
because of their gender and you must never justify your actions just because something
terrible has happened to you. Women, just like Scheherazade, are the future of society not
only with their intelligence but also they're the mere reason why everyone is here, they're
the one who bears a child. There would be no man if there's no woman. Women are often
depicted as someone weak that's very inferior towards the men, they're often neglected in
the society and would always be left behind. Women nowadays are often the
breadwinner, not only with their parents, and siblings but it could also be a case on their
own. Women have so many contributions in the scientific world, just like Fe Del Mundo,
our very own Filipino Scientist who invented the Incubator specifically for the rural areas
whose people are unfortunate to bring their newborn into the city to get it treated.

I think that this book is intended to be read by female readers, specifically, for
them to recognize their worth, for them to know how valuable they are, and how
powerful they could be. This novel could set an example to male readers not to have a
superiority complex and to treat each and everyone equally. Males and Females are just
both human beings, they just have different biological and physical genitalia but both are
just human beings that must be treated with both respect. A story entitled The Wrath and
the Dawn written by Renée Ahdieh in 2015 have a very similar plot wherein Shahrzad al-
Khayzuran, known as Shazi,lost her best friend to their King because apparently the
King, every night for three months, continuously marries a new girl then hung it the next
morning. Shazi, just like Scheherazade, volunteered to be the bride of the King and
planned revenge for her friends that had died in his hands. I just loved the One Thousand
and One Nights more just because I love the way Scheherazade manipulated the King and
how she dominated it without even using force, violence, and especially blood. The story
is very long, it'll take you a lot longer than what you expected it to be but every tale, just
like the King, it's very interesting and you'd be really into it. It's a very recommendable
book and it's so versatile that it could be taught to children too. Everything is very
creative, the ideas are well organized and so is the outline of events. A story where
different morals are taught; everyone can learn.
Reflection
"A good head and good heart are always a formidable combination. But when you
add to that a literate tongue or pen, then you have something very special." Nelson
Mandela. While reading the book I remember one of our heroes, Dr. Jose Rizal, just like
him Scheherazade never uses violence although the situation is in need of one. She had
this plan that'll take time but will also give her a long time result. I was so amazed by the
similarities. Our hero used literature to fight, Scheherazade does too. Fighting is not just
about violence, it comes in many forms. "Learn from the mistakes of others. You can't
live long enough to make them all yourself." Eleanor Roosevelt. Many women are
already killed by the King because of his insanity. There were a lot of mistakes and
Scheherazade took advantage of that to learn more. I took other people's mistakes as mine
and learned from them. I studied so I can prevent it from happening and even if it doesn, I
would know how to react to it and how I can solve it. We learn a lot from our mistakes
and experiences but that doesn't mean that we must experience it ourselves for us to know
it better, for example the leapfrogging, companies didn't need to exert the same time as
the inventor that can just use that patent and improve it. I love the way Scheherazade
made use of that. When I was a kid, I thought of my mother as the smartest person alive,
she taught me so many things, she was my first teacher. She's very intelligent and patient
towards me, she didn't give up. Scheherazade didn't give up and achieved her goal, no
one is being punished for something they didn't do anymore. On the other hand, it's sort
of controversial but somehow, I understand why King Shahrayar and in away, if I would
be betrayed like that I know for a fact that I'll be behaving the same way. For instance, if
a man cheated his partner whom he cheated on will eventually hate all other men, even
those men who she doesn't even know or she just met once. She will have this underlying
pain and rage that if unresolved will make her act that way for weeks, months, and even
years. That's how I empathize with King Shahrayar, his action is very immoral, it didn't
fit the ethical and moral standard but he's just a mere human being, we have our human
nature of selfishness and this underlying issue of him has been neglected and only
Scheherazade is the one who freed him from his pain. Everything happens for a reason,
but I don't condone him for his killings, I'm validating his feelings but not his actions. I
truly understand what he felt, I would have that rage too but if you will be irresponsible
with your emotions it'll lead to a bigger problem. Yes, it's not your fault that something
terrible had happened to you but be mindful that there's too many innocent people that
could be damaged by you because of your uncontrolled emotions. We live in biological
time, and we have beginnings, middles, and ends. "Who will change old lamps for new
ones?... New lamps for old ones?" We must set an example, we must teach the new
generation. We must have our integrity passed down. It's amazing how much our brains
can make us powerful, and we must teach them that. Intelligence could be learned and
mastered