Character Quote by Dan Scanlon
“The idea of us telling a story where a character doesn't get everything he wants at the end is one of the relatable things - dealing with failures and missteps in life - and it's something that's so rarely dealt with in movies, especially kids' movies.”
About This Quote
Source Film: *The Little Prince* (2025) by Dan Scanlon
Stories that end with unmet desires reflect real-life failures, making them relatable and rare in kids' movies.
In simple terms: Unmet wishes in stories mirror real failures, which kids rarely see.
Key Takeaway
Embrace imperfect endings to teach resilience.
Themes
growth
resilience
storytelling
children
failure
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Kids' movies
- family discussions
- teaching coping skills
Key Concepts
Narrative realism
emotional honesty
character development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we use imperfect stories to teach coping?
- What lessons do failures teach?
A Different Perspective
Kids may find such endings confusing without guidance.
