The Happy Prince: First Act
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Why does the swallow initially decide to stay behind when the other swallows migrate to Egypt?

  • He has fallen in love with a beautiful reed and wishes to stay with her. (correct)
  • He is waiting for a late friend to arrive and wants to travel with them.
  • He is afraid of the long journey to Egypt and prefers to stay in a familiar place.
  • He hopes to find a more suitable place to build a nest before joining the others.

What is the significance of the Happy Prince's name, considering his current emotional state?

  • His name is ironic, reflecting his past happiness rather than his present sorrow. (correct)
  • His name is misleading, as he was never truly happy, even in his past life.
  • His name is literal, because he finds joy in helping others, despite his own suffering.
  • His name is a prophecy, suggesting he will eventually overcome his sadness and find happiness again.

How does the swallow's initial impression of the Happy Prince change after experiencing the falling tears?

  • From admiration to annoyance, as he views the statue as an inconvenience.
  • From suspicion to fear, as he believes the statue is haunted.
  • From apathy to pity, motivating him to understand the statue's sorrow. (correct)
  • From indifference to curiosity, prompting him to question the statue's identity.

Which of the following best describes the setting of the Happy Prince's life when he was alive?

<p>A luxurious palace shielded from the sorrow and suffering of the outside world. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What motivates the swallow to seek shelter at the foot of the Happy Prince's statue?

<p>A pursuit of a unique and elevated resting place with a great view. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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The Happy Prince

Covered in gold leaf, sapphires, and a ruby; admired by all.

The Swallow

A bird who delayed his trip to Egypt due to his love for a reed.

Sans-Souci Palace

The palace where the Happy Prince lived, meaning 'without worries'.

The Prince's Tears

The swallow didn't understand why the Happy Prince, who seemed to have it all, was crying.

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Chimney

First place the swallow sought shelter, ultimately choosing the statue..

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Study Notes

  • The Happy Prince statue is covered in fine gold leaf, has sapphire eyes, and a ruby on its sword; admired by many in the city

The Swallow's Journey

  • A swallow delays his trip to Egypt due to his infatuation with a reed
  • The swallow decides to leave the reed, travels to the city, and seeks shelter at the Happy Prince statue
  • The swallow experiences water drops, which he discovers are the Happy Prince's tears

The Happy Prince's Sadness

  • The Happy Prince reveals his past life of luxury in Sans-Souci Palace, shielded from the city's suffering
  • After being placed as a statue, the Happy Prince is now exposed to the city's sadness and ugliness, causing him to cry

The Seamstress and Her Son

  • The Happy Prince asks the swallow to deliver the ruby from his sword to a poor seamstress whose son is ill
  • The swallow initially refuses due to his travel plans and dislike for children
  • The swallow eventually agrees, removes the ruby, and delivers it to the seamstress's house, placing it on the table and fanning the boy with his wings

Acts of Kindness

  • The swallow feels warm after doing a good deed
  • The Happy Prince asks the swallow to give one of his sapphire eyes to a struggling playwright
  • The swallow is reluctant, but complies, delivering the sapphire to the playwright
  • The playwright finds the sapphire and is able to finish his play

Winter and Sacrifice

  • The Happy Prince asks the swallow to give his other sapphire eye to a poor flower girl
  • The swallow removes the Prince's other eye and gives it to the little girl
  • The swallow decides to stay with the now-blind Prince instead of migrating to Egypt
  • The swallow recounts stories of Egypt to the Prince

The Prince's Gold

  • The Prince asks the swallow to peel off his gold leaf and give it to the poor
  • The swallow distributes the gold to the poor, improving their living conditions
  • The swallow grows weaker due to the cold, but remains with the Prince

Death and the Broken Heart

  • The swallow dies at the Prince's feet after kissing him goodbye
  • The Prince's lead heart breaks in two at that moment
  • The mayor and city councilors deem the statue worthless and remove it
  • Because the lead heart can't be melted, it is thrown away along with the dead swallow

Divine Recognition

  • God asks an angel to bring Him the two most precious things in the city
  • The angel presents the dead swallow and the Prince's lead heart
  • God approves, stating the bird will sing in Paradise and the Prince will find happiness in His city of gold

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The Happy Prince statue weeps upon seeing the city's suffering. He enlists a swallow to deliver his ruby to a poor seamstress whose son is ill. The swallow, initially reluctant helps the prince.

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