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The Happy Prince Class 9 English Complete Chapter Summary Under 10 Mins | CBSE Class 9 Exams 2023

BYJU'S - Class 9 & 10・2 minutes read

A statue of the Happy Prince helps the poor through a swallow, leading to their ultimate sacrifice being deemed valuable by God.

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  • The story of "The Happy Prince" portrays the themes of compassion and sacrifice through the selfless actions of the swallow bird, highlighting the value of empathy and kindness towards others in need.
  • The narrative emphasizes the contrast between material wealth and spiritual richness, suggesting that true worth lies not in external appearances or possessions but in acts of compassion and selflessness, as seen in the prince's lead heart and the swallow's sacrifice being deemed most valuable by God.

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  • What is the story of "The Happy Prince" about?

    The story follows a statue and a swallow bird helping the city.

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The Happy Prince: Sacrifice and Redemption

  • The story of "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde revolves around a statue covered in gold and jewels that overlooks a city, with the statue revealing its unhappiness upon seeing the suffering of the city's people.
  • A swallow bird becomes the messenger of the prince, carrying out acts of kindness on his behalf by giving away precious gems to those in need, ultimately leading to the prince's statue looking dull and somber.
  • Despite the swallow's eventual death from exhaustion due to the harsh winter, both the lead heart of the prince and the dead swallow are deemed the most valuable by God, who welcomes them into his garden of paradise.
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