The formula for a Fairy tale normally follows a tame, upbeat narrative that depicts fantasy creatures such as goblins, dwarves, trolls, dragons etc. in a world with a recently emerged peril. It is the job of the hero to defeat the antagonist and return order to the world, followed by a happy ending for all those concerned. At no point in the story does the viewer ever really get the idea that the antagonist is going to win, except maybe during a climactic final battle where the struggle for power may shift multiple times. There are exceptions to this rule, specially in modern adapted fairy tales where authors are attempting to be cutting edge, but I believe Spyro fits into this genre very well.
Wikipedia states that "Throughout the original series, Spyro is portrayed as energetic and curious, with little regard for his own safety. He is also described as a courageous hero, despite his small size." Spyro is the epitome of what a fairy tale protagonist should be. Specifically the mention of how his small size doesn't hamper him, but actually aids him in many of the games puzzles is the attempt to show unforseen positive advantages from otherwise negatively thought aspects. Another element that is prevelant in fairy tales is the subtle message of morality, due to the targeted age range being at a young, influencial age, and I believe the element of Spyro using his lack of size in a very positive way is an example of Insomniac subtly implementing that. Spyro is also described as 'courageous', which is a quality that is often found in fairy tale protagonists, even if it is not at first apparent. The game also has actual fairies in... Need I say more?
Ref: Wikipedia.org / IGN.com
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