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Which profession is associated with Oscar Wilde?
Which profession is associated with Oscar Wilde?
- Poet
- Playwright (correct)
- Novelist (correct)
- All of the above
In which month was Oscar Wilde born?
In which month was Oscar Wilde born?
- November (correct)
- October
- September
- January
What was the amount of the cheque mentioned in the context?
What was the amount of the cheque mentioned in the context?
- £1,000
- £15,000
- £5,000
- £10,000 (correct)
What is described as rarer than millionaires in the content?
What is described as rarer than millionaires in the content?
Who was Trevor Alamar's role during the wedding mentioned?
Who was Trevor Alamar's role during the wedding mentioned?
Which character is indicated to have been present at the wedding?
Which character is indicated to have been present at the wedding?
What kind of model is compared to millionaires as being rare?
What kind of model is compared to millionaires as being rare?
What did the envelope contain during the wedding?
What did the envelope contain during the wedding?
What was Hughie's initial reaction towards Alan about making a fool of himself?
What was Hughie's initial reaction towards Alan about making a fool of himself?
Who was the visitor that came to see Hughie the next morning?
Who was the visitor that came to see Hughie the next morning?
What was written on the card that the servant brought to Hughie?
What was written on the card that the servant brought to Hughie?
What does the term 'duffer' imply in the context of Hughie's thoughts?
What does the term 'duffer' imply in the context of Hughie's thoughts?
What does 'de la part de' translate to in English?
What does 'de la part de' translate to in English?
What best describes the gentleman's accent who visited Hughie?
What best describes the gentleman's accent who visited Hughie?
In the context, what does 'reckless' most closely mean?
In the context, what does 'reckless' most closely mean?
What emotion does Hughie express towards the situation with the visitor?
What emotion does Hughie express towards the situation with the visitor?
What does the term 'ineffectual' imply about a person's ability to achieve results?
What does the term 'ineffectual' imply about a person's ability to achieve results?
Which word describes someone who is 'delightful'?
Which word describes someone who is 'delightful'?
What does the term 'littletea-merchant' suggest about a person's business?
What does the term 'littletea-merchant' suggest about a person's business?
If someone has 'been tired for months', what does it likely indicate about their condition?
If someone has 'been tired for months', what does it likely indicate about their condition?
What might 'Stock the list of bestsellers' imply regarding the individual?
What might 'Stock the list of bestsellers' imply regarding the individual?
What was Hughie Erskine's primary struggle according to the content?
What was Hughie Erskine's primary struggle according to the content?
What is the relationship between Hughie Erskine and Laura Merton?
What is the relationship between Hughie Erskine and Laura Merton?
How did the Colonel feel about Hughie Erskine's financial situation?
How did the Colonel feel about Hughie Erskine's financial situation?
What does Hughie observe about the old beggar's face?
What does Hughie observe about the old beggar's face?
What was the beggar-man's attire described as?
What was the beggar-man's attire described as?
Why did Hughie visit Alan Trevor's studio?
Why did Hughie visit Alan Trevor's studio?
How does Alan Trevor view the role of the beggar in his painting?
How does Alan Trevor view the role of the beggar in his painting?
What did Hughie inquire about regarding the beggar while at the studio?
What did Hughie inquire about regarding the beggar while at the studio?
What did Hughie give to the old beggar-man out of pity?
What did Hughie give to the old beggar-man out of pity?
How did the old beggar-man react when Hughie gave him money?
How did the old beggar-man react when Hughie gave him money?
What did Trevor reveal about the old beggar-man to Hughie later?
What did Trevor reveal about the old beggar-man to Hughie later?
What was Hughie's feeling after realizing he had given a sovereign to Baron Hausberg?
What was Hughie's feeling after realizing he had given a sovereign to Baron Hausberg?
What did Trevor say about the model that Hughie had seen in the studio?
What did Trevor say about the model that Hughie had seen in the studio?
What was the commission that Trevor received from Baron Hausberg?
What was the commission that Trevor received from Baron Hausberg?
What was Hughie's initial question to Trevor at the Palette Club?
What was Hughie's initial question to Trevor at the Palette Club?
How did Trevor describe Hughie's status to the old man?
How did Trevor describe Hughie's status to the old man?
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Study Notes
About Oscar Wilde
- Born October 16, 1854; passed away November 30, 1900.
- Renowned Irish playwright, novelist, and poet.
- Notable for his witty and satirical works.
The Model Millionaire
- Features Hughie Erskine, a charming but financially ineffectual young man.
- Desires to marry Laura Merton but needs £10,000 to gain her father's approval.
- Visits friend Alan Trevor, an artist, who is painting a beggar model, creating a striking depiction.
Key Characters
- Hughie Erskine: Lacks money despite being well-accomplished; enamored with Laura Merton.
- Laura Merton: Daughter of a retired Colonel, whose approval of Hughie is dependent on his financial status.
- Alan Trevor: Rough-looking artist who plays a central role in the story's twist.
- Baron Hausberg: Wealthy man posing as a beggar.
Plot Highlights
- Trevor paints a life-size portrait of a beggar while Hughie observes the scene.
- Hughie, feeling sympathy, gives the beggar a sovereign, not knowing his true identity.
- The beggar is later revealed to be Baron Hausberg, one of the richest men in Europe.
- Trevor humorously reveals Hughie's generosity, which was unwittingly extended to a wealthy individual.
Themes
- Misjudgment of appearances: Wealth versus poverty.
- Social class and acceptance: Financial status as a barrier to love.
- Generosity versus foolishness: The fine line between kindness and naivety.
Vocabulary
- Pekoe: Type of high-quality black tea.
- Souchong: Fine variety of black tea native to China.
- Wizened: Showing signs of age, particularly in appearance.
- Cobbled: Repaired or mended, typically referring to shoes.
- Sovereign: An old British gold coin with value.
- Ineffectual: Not producing significant results; ineffective.
- Withered: Shrunken or wrinkled due to age.
Conclusion
- The story plays with themes of wealth, identity, and the assumptions made about people based on their appearance.
- Hughie's journey emphasizes the surprises life can present when least expected.
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