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What is Hughie Erskine's primary source of income?
What is Hughie Erskine's primary source of income?
- A high-paying job
- An allowance from his aunt (correct)
- Profits from his businesses
- His father's inheritance
What is Colonel Merton's condition for allowing Hughie to engage to Laura?
What is Colonel Merton's condition for allowing Hughie to engage to Laura?
- Hughie must establish a successful business
- Hughie must earn ten thousand pounds (correct)
- Hughie needs to inherit a fortune
- Hughie must prove his artistic talent
What initial reaction does Hughie have towards the old man posing for the portrait?
What initial reaction does Hughie have towards the old man posing for the portrait?
- He believes the old man is pretending to be a beggar.
- He feels sorry for the old man. (correct)
- He admires the old man's resilience.
- He feels indifferent towards him.
How does Hughie's financial situation affect his actions in the story?
How does Hughie's financial situation affect his actions in the story?
What does Hughie give to the old man?
What does Hughie give to the old man?
How does Alan Trevor view the old man posing as a model?
How does Alan Trevor view the old man posing as a model?
What profession does Hughie's friend Alan Trevor have?
What profession does Hughie's friend Alan Trevor have?
What sentiment does Hughie express regarding how models are treated by artists?
What sentiment does Hughie express regarding how models are treated by artists?
Flashcards
Hughie Erskine
Hughie Erskine
The protagonist in "The Model Millionaire," a handsome and charming young man with financial difficulties.
Financial difficulties
Financial difficulties
Hughie Erskine's struggle with poverty, facing financial challenges and very little inheritance from his father.
"The Model Millionaire"
"The Model Millionaire"
A short story by Oscar Wilde about a young man's act of kindness and its unexpected consequences.
Alan Trevor
Alan Trevor
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Beggar Model
Beggar Model
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Sovereign
Sovereign
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Act of kindness
Act of kindness
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Unexpected consequences
Unexpected consequences
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Study Notes
The Model Millionaire
- Author: Oscar Wilde
- Publication: First appeared in The World (1887), later Lord Arthur Savile's Crime and Other Stories (1891)
- Plot Summary: A charming but financially struggling young man, Hughie Erskine, gives a coin to a seemingly impoverished beggar, unaware that the beggar is actually a wealthy baron. This act of kindness has unexpected consequences.
- Hughie Erskine: Handsome and popular, struggling financially. 200 pounds a year from aunt, loves Laura.
- Laura Merton: Beloved by Hughie, father demanding. Cannot marry until Hughie earns 10,000 pounds.
- Alan Trevor: Artist, painting a portrait of Baron Hausberg (disguised beggar). Pays models a shilling per hour.
- Baron Hausberg: Wealthy, posing as beggar. Requests portrait by Trevor. Sends Hughie a large sum for wedding present to marry Laura.
- Kindness Consequences: Financial turn-around from an unexpected source.
- Beggar's identity: Baron Hausberg, posing as beggar; motivated to help Hughie marry Laura; provided portrait sitting.
- Unintentional help: Hughie's act of kindness leads to unexpected riches through baron.
- Millionaire disguise: Clothing and appearance are carefully constructed for the portrait session.
- Financial hardship: Hughie's financial struggles driving plot; leads him to give money in act of compassion.
- Unexpected wealth: One-pound coin leads to a wedding payment of 10,000 pounds.
Key Plot Points in "The Model Millionaire"
- Financial Difficulties: Hughie's poverty and Colonel Merton's demands for a large sum create tension.
- Charitable Act: Hughie's compassion for the old man is the pivotal moment.
- Wealthy Beggar: The beggar's true identity as the wealthy Baron Hausberg is revealed.
- Unexpected Fortune: The baron's gift leads to Hughie's financial success and ability to marry Laura.
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