The Galoshes of Fortune

Main Characters and Their Development

• The Galoshes of Fortune - a magical item that allows people to travel to different times and places, fulfilling their wishes. The galoshes become the cause of various adventures and trials for those who wear them, showing that wishes do not always lead to happiness.
• The Watchman - one of the first to wear the galoshes and finds himself in the past, during the era of King Hans. He quickly realizes that life in the past is not as appealing as it seems and returns to his own time.
• The Councillor - wears the galoshes and ends up in the future, where he faces misunderstanding and loneliness. His experience shows that the future is not always better than the present.
• The Clerk - dreams of living in Italy and, upon wearing the galoshes, finds himself there. However, he quickly realizes that his dreams were an illusion and returns home.
• The Young Man - wears the galoshes and finds himself in a world of fantasies where his wishes are fulfilled. However, he understands that this does not bring him true happiness.
• The Judge - wears the galoshes and ends up in a world where his wishes are fulfilled, but this leads to chaos and dissatisfaction. He realizes that it is better to live in the real world.