Jack and the Beanstalk

A quick-witted, comedic young man who ends up as the reluctant hero of a dream-turned-adventure. He balances flirtation and responsibility, learning to act bravely when loved ones are at stake. Jack’s ingenuity and humor help him outwit dangers and guide others toward safety. His dream-turned-reality transformation crowns him as a legendary savior of the kingdom.

A poised young woman engaged to Arthur, she embodies the princess awaiting rescue and royal marriage. Her presence anchors the stakes of love, loyalty, and political alliance within the dream-world kingdom. She forms a bond with the disguised prince while navigating the dangers of the giant's realm. The tale keeps her as a central figure in both the dream and the waking world.

A disguised prince who appears as a troubador, later revealed as Eloise’s betrothed. He embodies charm and leadership, guiding the rescue while maintaining his royal responsibilities. In the dream, his true identity shapes the romance and political stakes of the tale. He leans on wit and courage in the face of captivity by the giant.

Eloise’s obnoxious younger brother who is too loud for babysitting. He inadvertently triggers the dream narrative by insisting on reading the story aloud, flipping the tale’s tone from bedtime to grand adventure. His interruptions drive the comedic rhythm while hinting at deeper family dynamics. His presence catalyzes the quest in surprising ways.

Receptionist at the Cosman Employment Agency and later the Giant’s housekeeper ally. She becomes an essential helper who aids the escape from the castle and helps unite the royal prisoners with their rescuers. Polly’s practical intelligence balances the chaos with steady, supportive action. She embodies loyalty that persists through whimsical danger.

The greedy local butcher who sells the cow for five beans, setting the dream-quest into motion. His self-serving tactics contrast with Jack’s developing heroism and the kingdom’s need for unity. He reappears as a foil whose opportunism is exposed by the beanstalk adventure. His actions drive the plot’s moral testing ground.

The ruler who rewards the heroes and maintains order in the fairy-tale realm. He represents institutional authority and the social fabric of the kingdom. His role underscores the stakes of fidelity, loyalty, and rightful leadership. The kingdom’s gratitude culminates in a celebratory finale.

A fearsome figure who has seized the kingdom’s food, jewels, and the princess. He embodies tyranny and the physical threat in the beanstalk adventure. The giant’s capture and pursuit propel the quest toward a dramatic showdown. His ultimate fall signals the restoration of peace and plenty.