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The Model Millionaire

ICSE · Class 10 · English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)

Summary of The Model Millionaire for ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories). Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

The Model Millionaire is a short story by Oscar Wilde that blends humour, irony, and a warm moral message. It centres on Hughie Erskine, a charming but penniless young man who gives his last sovereign to a poor-looking old beggar, only to discover that the man is actually Baron Hausberg, one of the

Key Concepts

Hughie is a handsome and charming

Hughie is a handsome and charming young man who has almost every good quality except money. He has tried several jobs without success and lives on a s

Hughie loves Laura Merton

Hughie loves Laura Merton, but her father, Colonel Merton, will not allow their engagement unless Hughie has ten thousand pounds.

Alan Trevor is Hughie's painter friend

Alan Trevor is Hughie's painter friend and a successful artist. He is painting a life-size canvas of a beggar-man when Hughie visits him.

Baron Hausberg is the man posing

Baron Hausberg is the man posing as the beggar in Trevor's painting. He is one of the wealthiest men in Europe and a personal friend of Alan Trevor.

Hughie gives away his last sovereign

Hughie gives away his last sovereign because he feels pity for the old beggar. His gift is made out of pure kindness, not in hope of reward.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the plot of The Model Millionaire in a clear and ordered way
  • Identify the main characters and their roles in the story
  • Explain the themes of generosity, appearance versus reality, and irony
  • Recognize Oscar Wilde's use of wit and epigram
  • Recall the important events that lead to the story's surprise ending

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