Purse with Two Coins

Main Characters and Their Development

• The Old Man - the main character who lives in poverty and receives a purse with two coins. His development involves turning this find into a source of wealth through his resourcefulness and cunning.
• The Old Woman - the old man's wife, who is initially skeptical of her husband's find. Her development is linked to her changing attitude towards her husband after his success.
• The Rooster - a symbol of luck and a faithful companion to the old man, who aids him in his adventures. His development lies in being the cause of all the old man's fortunes.