Question

what is hermit and king

Answer 1

The character of the King is, the king of the story "three questions" is a ruler but not an autocrat. He wants the answer to his three questions so that he wouldn't fail in any of his endeavour, but his actions, his compassionate nature, his forgiving attitude clearly proves that he wants success not for any selfish reason but for the people of his Kingdom. He was determined to find the answers to his questions at the cost of his own comfort and luxury. He choose the wise hermit which showed his foresightedness and intelligence. The inherent nature of the king to do well and be good. The hermit was a wise man, who stays in a nearby village. The hermit would only see common people, however, so the king put on common dress, left his guards behind, and went to see the hermit. 

Answer 2

HEY...

This both are the characters of the story '' Three questions ''. The hermit was a man who likes in the woods and the king went to him for getting the answers of his three questions.