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

What The Model Millionaire covers in ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories) · 2026-27

Topics in The Model Millionaire

1

Plot Summary

  • Hughie Erskine is charming, handsome, and well liked, but he has no money.
  • He has tried the Stock Exchange, tea merchandising, and selling sherry, but none of these jobs succeed.
  • He lives on a £200-a-year allowance left by an aunt.
2

Themes

  • Generosity and its rewards: Hughie gives away his last sovereign out of pity, and this act is rewarded later in a much larger way.
  • Appearance versus reality: the poor-looking beggar is actually one of the richest men in Europe.
  • Wit and irony: Oscar Wilde uses a clever, humorous style, especially in the ending.
3

Character Sketches

  • Hughie Erskine is handsome, charming, and loved by many, but he has almost every quality except money.
  • He is unsuccessful in work and depends on an allowance from his aunt.
  • His greatest strength is his goodness of heart.
4

Literary Devices and Style

  • Wilde uses irony to create surprise and humour.
  • The story uses contrast between poverty and wealth.
  • The beggar’s appearance is described in a way that creates pity and sympathy.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Generosity, appearance versus reality, and ironic reward in Oscar Wilde's short story

Hughie ErskineLaura MertonColonel MertonAlan TrevorBaron HausbergAppearance versus realityGenerosityReward and irony

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What are the important topics in The Model Millionaire for ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)?
Key topics in The Model Millionaire include Plot Summary, Themes, Character Sketches, Literary Devices and Style. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise The Model Millionaire for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 58 practice questions on The Model Millionaire. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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