Puss in Boots story
A young man and son of a wind miller, journeys from rags-to-riches thanks to his talented talking cat, Puss in Boots. Starring Ben Vereen as Puss, Gregory Hines as Edgar, Alfre Woodard as Princess Lovinia, George Kirby as King Fortuitous, and Brock Peters as the Ogre. Narrated by Shelley Duvall. Written by Jules Feiffer. Directed by Robert Iscove.
17 total · 7 major · 10 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| con artistry | major | Puss in Boots conned everyone into thinking that his lowly master, Edgar, was a wealthy marquis. When he buried Edgar in a hole and told people robbers were responsible, the ruse crossed the line into con artistry. |
| human idea about life | major | The story conveys the notion that having the right appearance is a big part of being successful. In particular, Edgar's dressing and playing the part of what people expected of a marquis was instrumental to him being taken as an actual marquis. In a phrase, the story captures the idea that "appearances are important". |
| loyalty | major | Puss in Boots was unwaveringly loyal to his master, Edgar. |
| master and pet | major | The story follows the crafty talking pet cat Puss in Boots as he takes it upon himself to make his lowly master rich beyond imagination. |
| master and servant | major | The story follows the crafty anthropomorphic cat Puss in Boots as he takes it upon himself to make his lowly master rich beyond imagination. |
| rise to prominence from humble beginnings | major | A destitute son of a miller, named Edgar, married a princess and got his own castle all thanks to his crafty talking cat, Puss in Boots. |
| the importance of reputation | major | Puss in Boots built up such a reputation for Edgar that he became a noteworthy in the royal court even before setting his foot there. |
| absolute monarchy | minor | The story concerned a money deprived king and his court. |
| brother and brother | minor | The story opened with three brothers receiving their inheritances. |
| father and daughter | minor | The king was trying to marry off his daughter to the fictitious Marquis of Carabas. |