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Flashcards: The Happy Prince 36 Flashcards 
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What motivates the swallow to help the Happy Prince? |
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The swallow is motivated by the prince's sorrow and his desire to help the townspeople by delivering the prince's jewels to those in need. |
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True or False: The Happy Prince is initially happy and content with his life. |
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False. The Happy Prince is sorrowful as he observes the suffering of the townspeople. |
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What happens to the Happy Prince's statue after the swallow dies? |
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The statue cracks, revealing a heart of lead that does not melt when the statue is destroyed.  |
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The story emphasizes that true happiness comes from ___ and ___. |
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Compassion and selflessness  |
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What does the Happy Prince symbolize after his transformation into a statue? |
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The Happy Prince symbolizes compassion and regret, as he realizes the suffering of his people after his death. |
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The swallow assists the Happy Prince by delivering ___ to those in need. |
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Aid |
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True or False: The Happy Prince was aware of the poverty in his kingdom while he was alive. |
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False. The Happy Prince was unaware of the suffering in his kingdom during his life. |
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What sacrifice does the Happy Prince make to help the seamstress? |
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He gives away a ruby from his sword. |
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How does the relationship between the Happy Prince and the swallow evolve throughout the story? |
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Their relationship evolves from a chance encounter to a deep friendship based on mutual sacrifice and altruism.  |
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What does the cracking of the prince's statue symbolize after the swallow's death? |
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The cracking of the statue symbolizes the depth of the prince's compassion and the emotional weight of his sacrifices. |
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True or False: The townspeople recognize the sacrifices made by the prince and the swallow before dismantling the statue. |
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False. The townspeople are unaware of the prince's sacrifices. |
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What ultimately happens to the prince and the swallow in the eyes of God? |
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God honors them for their noble deeds, immortalizing them as symbols of love and selflessness. |
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After the swallow's death, what remains of the prince's statue, and what does it signify? |
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The leaden heart remains unmelted, signifying the prince's unbroken spirit and enduring compassion. |
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What central theme does "The Happy Prince" convey regarding compassion and selflessness? |
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The central theme of "The Happy Prince" is that true happiness comes from helping others, even at great personal cost, highlighting the transformative power of compassion and the value of empathy in alleviating suffering. |
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The sacrifices made by the prince and the swallow underscore the importance of ___ without expecting anything in return. |
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Giving |
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True or False: In "The Happy Prince," Wilde suggests that selflessness is less valuable than material wealth and physical beauty. |
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False. Wilde emphasizes that selflessness transcends material wealth and physical beauty. |
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How do the actions of the prince and the swallow illustrate the interconnectedness of society? |
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Their actions show that the well-being of one is linked to the well-being of others, reminding readers that we all have a role in making the world kinder and more equitable.  |
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Fill in the blank: The story suggests that acts of love and kindness endure beyond ___ . |
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Death |
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