Overcoming Greed’s Grasp

Create a tale about a character that is consumed by greed and how they eventually surmount it.

Greed is a common vice in fairy tales—characters yearn for more wealth, power or beauty, often to their own downfall. Here, consider a character who, hypnotized by their own desires, gets caught in a cycle of greed, only to ultimately overpower it. How does this character recognize their mistakes? How do they redeem themselves? These narratives often address themes like greed, consequences, redemption and personal growth.