simpleton (noun)

1. In the novel, the protagonist's sidekick is portrayed as a simpleton, always stumbling into silly situations.

2. The painting depicted a group of villagers, with one simpleton standing out in the crowd due to his vacant expression.

3. The fable teaches a moral lesson, warning against being a simpleton and always falling for deceptive words.

4. Within the magical realm, the simpleton is often the unsuspecting hero who possesses pure intentions and defeats the evil forces.