The Happy Prince
Meghalaya Board · Class 9 · English
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See them allWho is the author of 'The Happy Prince'?
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Oscar Wilde is the author of 'The Happy Prince'. He was a famous Irish playwright and author known for his wit and literary works.
Describe the physical appearance of the Happy Prince statue.
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The Happy Prince statue was gilded all over with thin leaves of fine gold, had two bright sapphires for eyes, and a large red ruby glowed on his sword hilt. He stood on a tall column high above the ci…
Why was the swallow left behind when his friends went to Egypt?
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The text doesn't explicitly state why the swallow stayed behind initially, but it mentions his friends had gone to Egypt six weeks before. Later, he decides to go to Egypt too but gets delayed by help…
What made the Happy Prince weep?
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The Happy Prince wept because he could see all the ugliness and misery of his city from his high position. When he was alive, he lived in a palace where sorrow was not allowed, but now he could witnes…
Describe the first act of kindness the Happy Prince and swallow performed together.
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They helped a poor seamstress and her sick son. The swallow took the ruby from the Prince's sword to the woman's house. Her son had fever and wanted oranges, but she could only give him river water. T…
What is the significance of the Happy Prince's heart being made of lead?
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The lead heart symbolizes the Prince's heavy sorrow and compassion for the suffering people. Despite being made of lead (a heavy, dull metal), his heart was full of love. At the end, it cracks in two …
Who was the second person the Happy Prince helped, and how?
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The second person was a young playwright working in a garret. He was too cold and hungry to finish writing his play. The Happy Prince gave one of his sapphire eyes so the young man could sell it, buy …
What happened to the little match girl, and how was she helped?
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The little match girl had dropped her matches in the gutter, and they were spoiled. She was crying because her father would beat her if she didn't bring home money. The Happy Prince gave his other sap…
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