How Can One Classify Male Characters In Tales Of Wonder From Many Lands?

Male characters in Tales of Wonder from Many Lands vary widely in terms of their sagacity and character. Some males lack common sense, while others are to be respected for their wisdom. In addition, some males are heartless, while others demonstrate inspiring feats of bravery. How can one classify the males in Tales of Wonder from Many Lands? One can classify these males according to their age. Three groups of male characters include boys, young men, and middle-aged men. One group of males is composed of boys. Males in this group are roughly 11 to 12 years old. These characters are worthy of respect because of their creativity, bravery, and the loyalty they demonstrate in dangerous situations with their sisters. One example is Demane in “Demane and Demazana.” Demane’s bravery and loyalty are evident when he takes immediate action to rescue his sister, Demazana, from cannibals. Even though he is all alone in the world and has no one to help him, he enters a cannibal’s home with nothing but some
This group includes bachelors in their 20’s. Males in this group are often members of royal families. One curious experience they have in common is that they often stumble upon and become infatuated with women based on their physical appearance. However, the fact that these women are often lifeless is not a deterrent for these men: They become so smitten that they have an overwhelming need to possess such women whether they are alive, unconscious, or seemingly dead. One example is the prince in “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." In this story, when a prince finds the glass coffin with what everyone believes are Snow White’s remains, he offers Snow White's seven grieving friends whatever they wish in exchange for Snow White’s body. In spite of their initial refusal, the prince not only remains intractable but he also grows more desperate in his longing for her and tells the seven men that he can’t live without