| dc.description.abstract | Previous studies on Antoine de Saint Exupéry’s The Little Prince have
predominantly focused on its symbolism and philosophical meanings,
leaving the dimensions of children’s empowerment underexplored.
Therefore, this study aims to examine how empowerment dimensions are
depicted in The Little Prince, as the main character, through a
multidimensional perspective. Employing a qualitative textual analysis
design, this study adopts Anshori’s (2016) conceptualization of children’s
empowerment focuses on the children’s thoughts, actions, and emotional
experiences. The primary data source is the novella, focusing on narrative
events and character interactions that illustrate empowerment. Within the
literary analysis framework, the researcher served as the primary
instrument. The findings show the character embodies existential
empowerment beyond conventional child agency. The Little Prince
demonstrates intellectual independence, responsibility, and emotional
sensitivity, which collectively shape a multidimensional conception of
empowerment. Furthermore, this study of children’s literature challenges
the view that children are passive figures and highlights the text’s critique
of adult rationalism and materialism. In doing so, it highlights the
pedagogical significance of literary texts in fostering reflective, ethically
grounded individuals. | en_US |
