I'm not sure of the lineage of other storybook giants, but our dear protagonist was actually the child of normal sized parents. The young couple were very poor but much in love and looking forward to having a delightful baby. When the little fellow started doubling in size every day, they were concerned. When he could no longer fit in his crib after a week and had to be moved to the bed, they were worried. When he was too big to fit in the building and he could eat their entire month's supply of food in one sitting, they were bankrupt and desperate. Things quickly spiraled out of control. The only option, sad as it was, was to leave the young fellow on the steps of the orphanage. They didn't even have a basket big enough to hold him, and had to just leave a little note. It was all very heartbreaking, really. The note read simply, "please take care of our boy, he has grown too large".
Being the only giant at the orphanage, they simply named him the Giant and moved on. When you're the only giant in the town, it's pretty obvious who you are.
Thusly does our giant friend find himself, years later, in the uncomfortable situation with the young lady giant in the belfry. He could only reply " I am the Giant", which sounded totally silly to him the minute the words left his lips. She didn't laugh, but rolled her eyes and said, "I see you are writing your own reviews now as well!" His cheeks flushed and he was a loss for words. She stepped towards and took his arm. "Well my name is Viola, and we'll just have to come up with a name for you". Looking out across the wide valley, she tapped her forehead thoughtfully. Then she turned to him and said "I have it, you are to be named Bertram. It was my grandfather's name and it would suit you well." She then held her hand out and shook his hand. "A pleasure to meet you Bertram" she said with mock formality. He held her outstretched hand and said, "It is indeed a pleasure to meet you as well Viola".
There they stood for moment, unsure of what to do next. Bertram finally broke the silence.
"What are you ringing this bell for"? he asked. Viola's expression went suddenly dark, here eyes narrowing. "The bell is an alarm to warn people in the town", she said as she looked anxiously out the window. Bertram was puzzled for a moment. Then, envisioning the sorry state of the mostly burning and unpopulated town he had just passed, he asked "What are you warning them about"? Viola leaned close to him and whispered one word. "Giants" .
