The Red Balloon
by: Albert Lamorisse
Summary of the Story
Pascal found a red balloon tied up on the sidewalk. Pascal climbed up a lamppost to get the red balloon. The street boys found the balloon and took it. Then, the street boys tried to tame the red balloon. The street boys hurt Pascal. Finally, Pascal tried to warn the balloon.
The Red Balloon
A very friendly, wild balloon who does not cooperate.
Pascal
He is a friendly and caring boy. He likes the red balloon a lot.
The Little Girl
She likes her balloon a lot. Her and Pascal see each other on the street and Pascal likes her balloon because he thinks it is magical too.