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In what year was 'The Model Millionaire' first published in a newspaper?
In what year was 'The Model Millionaire' first published in a newspaper?
- 1889
- 1885
- 1891
- 1887 (correct)
What is the name of the protagonist in 'The Model Millionaire'?
What is the name of the protagonist in 'The Model Millionaire'?
- Colonel Merton
- Alan Trevor
- Laura Merton
- Hughie Erskine (correct)
How much money does Hughie Erskine receive each year from his aunt?
How much money does Hughie Erskine receive each year from his aunt?
- Two hundred pounds (correct)
- One thousand pounds
- One hundred pounds
- Five hundred pounds
What is the occupation of Hughie Erskine's friend Alan Trevor?
What is the occupation of Hughie Erskine's friend Alan Trevor?
What is the condition set by Colonel Merton for Hughie to marry Laura?
What is the condition set by Colonel Merton for Hughie to marry Laura?
Why does Hughie Erskine's father not leave him a fortune?
Why does Hughie Erskine's father not leave him a fortune?
What is the name of the anthology in which 'The Model Millionaire' was published in 1891?
What is the name of the anthology in which 'The Model Millionaire' was published in 1891?
What is the circumstance of Hughie Erskine's financial situation?
What is the circumstance of Hughie Erskine's financial situation?
Who is the elderly beggar posing as a model for?
Who is the elderly beggar posing as a model for?
What is the relationship between Hughie Erskine and Laura Merton?
What is the relationship between Hughie Erskine and Laura Merton?
What is the old man painting in Alan's portrait doing?
What is the old man painting in Alan's portrait doing?
What is Hughie's concern about Alan's painting practices?
What is Hughie's concern about Alan's painting practices?
Why did Hughie give the sovereign to the old man?
Why did Hughie give the sovereign to the old man?
What does Hughie discover about the old man after giving him a sovereign?
What does Hughie discover about the old man after giving him a sovereign?
What was the reason behind Baron Hausberg's request to be painted as a beggar?
What was the reason behind Baron Hausberg's request to be painted as a beggar?
What does Hughie receive from Baron Hausberg's representative?
What does Hughie receive from Baron Hausberg's representative?
Who attends Hughie and Laura's wedding?
Who attends Hughie and Laura's wedding?
Why did Alan supply the old man with tattered clothes?
Why did Alan supply the old man with tattered clothes?
What is the condition set by Colonel Merton for Hughie and Laura's marriage?
What is the condition set by Colonel Merton for Hughie and Laura's marriage?
How much does Alan's paintings regularly sell for?
How much does Alan's paintings regularly sell for?
What is the primary reason Hughie Erskine is unsuccessful in his financial endeavors?
What is the primary reason Hughie Erskine is unsuccessful in his financial endeavors?
Why is Hughie Erskine's relationship with Laura Merton in jeopardy?
Why is Hughie Erskine's relationship with Laura Merton in jeopardy?
What is the central theme of the short tale 'The Model Millionaire'?
What is the central theme of the short tale 'The Model Millionaire'?
Why does Hughie Erskine eventually stop working?
Why does Hughie Erskine eventually stop working?
What is the occupation of Laura Merton's father?
What is the occupation of Laura Merton's father?
What is the result of Hughie Erskine's attempts to achieve monetary success?
What is the result of Hughie Erskine's attempts to achieve monetary success?
Why does Hughie Erskine visit his painter friend Alan Trevor?
Why does Hughie Erskine visit his painter friend Alan Trevor?
What is the main characteristic of Hughie Erskine?
What is the main characteristic of Hughie Erskine?
What was the significance of Baron Hausberg's gift to Hughie?
What was the significance of Baron Hausberg's gift to Hughie?
What did Baron Hausberg's actions illustrate?
What did Baron Hausberg's actions illustrate?
Why did Hughie return home unhappy after meeting Alan at the Palette Club?
Why did Hughie return home unhappy after meeting Alan at the Palette Club?
What was the significance of Alan's remark about model millionaires?
What was the significance of Alan's remark about model millionaires?
What was the role of Alan Trevor at Hughie and Laura's wedding?
What was the role of Alan Trevor at Hughie and Laura's wedding?
What was the relationship between Baron Hausberg and the model in Alan's painting?
What was the relationship between Baron Hausberg and the model in Alan's painting?
What did Hughie learn about the beggar from Alan?
What did Hughie learn about the beggar from Alan?
What was the outcome of Baron Hausberg's gift to Hughie?
What was the outcome of Baron Hausberg's gift to Hughie?
What is the tone of the story 'The Model Millionaire'?
What is the tone of the story 'The Model Millionaire'?
Flashcards
Hughie Erskine's income
Hughie Erskine's income
Hughie received 200 pounds per year from his aunt.
Alan Trevor's occupation
Alan Trevor's occupation
An artist.
Merton's marriage condition
Merton's marriage condition
Hughie had to earn 10,000 pounds to marry Laura.
Baron Hausberg's disguise
Baron Hausberg's disguise
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Hughie's initial financial situation
Hughie's initial financial situation
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Baron Hausberg's gift
Baron Hausberg's gift
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'The Model Millionaire's publication year
'The Model Millionaire's publication year
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Hughie Erskine's Relationship with Laura
Hughie Erskine's Relationship with Laura
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Alan's Painting Selling Price
Alan's Painting Selling Price
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Baron Hausberg's painting reason
Baron Hausberg's painting reason
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The central theme of 'The Model Millionaire'
The central theme of 'The Model Millionaire'
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Hughie's frustration
Hughie's frustration
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Alan's Remark about Millionaire Models
Alan's Remark about Millionaire Models
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Hughie's generosity
Hughie's generosity
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Laura Merton's Father's Occupation
Laura Merton's Father's Occupation
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Hughie's Role in the Wedding
Hughie's Role in the Wedding
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Alan Trevor's Role in the Wedding
Alan Trevor's Role in the Wedding
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'The Model Millionaire's Publication Place
'The Model Millionaire's Publication Place
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Baron Hausberg's representative
Baron Hausberg's representative
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Protagonist of 'The Model Millionaire'
Protagonist of 'The Model Millionaire'
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Old man's actual identity
Old man's actual identity
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Cause of Hughie's unhappiness at the Palette Club
Cause of Hughie's unhappiness at the Palette Club
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Beggar's appearance
Beggar's appearance
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Study Notes
The Model Millionaire
- The short story "The Model Millionaire" was written by Oscar Wilde and first published in 1887.
- The story revolves around Hughie Erskine, a handsome, charming, and popular young man who is struggling financially.
Hughie Erskine's Circumstances
- Hughie inherited nothing valuable from his father's will.
- He has failed in multiple business ventures and relies on his aunt's financial support of £200 per year.
- He has fallen in love with Laura Merton, but her father, Colonel Merton, requires Hughie to earn £10,000 before allowing them to get married.
The Encounter with the Beggar
- Hughie visits his artist friend Alan Trevor, who is painting a portrait of an old man posing as a beggar.
- Hughie feels sorry for the old man and gives him a sovereign, the largest coin he has, despite being unable to afford it.
The Revelation
- Alan reveals that the old man is actually Baron Hausberg, one of the wealthiest men in Europe and a buyer of Alan's paintings.
- Baron Hausberg had asked to be painted as a beggar to experience life from a different perspective.
The Consequences
- Baron Hausberg sends Hughie a check for £10,000 as a wedding gift, allowing him to marry Laura Merton.
- Baron Hausberg attends their wedding, and Alan Trevor serves as the best man.
Themes and Moral
- The story highlights the materialistic aspects of life and the importance of financial security in relationships.
- The tale also emphasizes that wealth is not the key to happiness, but rather its use to benefit others is what truly matters.
- Baron Hausberg's actions demonstrate the best use of wealth, elevating him from a millionaire model to a model millionaire.
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