the outstanding english writer john tolkien once said: “don’t brush aside your grandmother’s tales , they preserve knowledge forgotten by those who considered themselves wise.fairy -tale images serve not only as entertainment for little adults, but inspire and teach valuable life lessons. one of the important features of fairy-tale characters is their symbolic meaning. they can represent certain qualities such as kindness, courage, wisdom or anger, greed and betrayal. their appearance in fairy tales and stories often serves as educational material, illustrating important moral and ethical principles, the opportunity to learn their symbolic meaning and apply them. in real life makes fairy-tale characters indispensable assistants in the formation of personality. firstly, many fairy-tale characters are examples of courage and courage. they face difficulties and trials, but do not give up; they strive for their goals and show that with the help of faith and perseverance, any obstacles can be overcome. secondly, fairy-tale images awaken a person’s sense of justice and show that good alway