The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish

Main Characters and Their Development

• The Old Man: The main character of the tale, a poor fisherman who lives with his wife in a shabby hut. He is a kind and humble person who catches the golden fish and releases it. The old man fulfills all his wife's wishes, despite their absurdity and her growing greed.
• The Old Woman: The old man's wife, who is the antagonist in the tale. Initially content with little, her desires become increasingly ambitious and selfish after the old man catches the golden fish. She progresses from wanting a new trough to aspiring to become the ruler of the sea, ultimately leading to her downfall.
• The Golden Fish: A magical creature caught by the old man in the sea. It has the power to grant wishes. The golden fish symbolizes the miracle and possibility of changing one's fate but also serves as a lesson that greed and ingratitude can lead to losing everything.