CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

THE HAPPY PRINCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
“I am beginning to be appreciated “ means
A
Some admirer praised him and had sent a gift for him.
B
The happy prince send a gift for him.
C
The swallow send a gift for him.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer. The excerpt ‘’I am beginning to be appreciated, ” he cried. ‘’This is from some great admirer.” is taken from Oscar Wilde’s The Happy Prince.

Detailed explanation-2: -The moral of the story is that we must help the poor and the needy. The prince set an example of this by giving his jewels to the poor. The swallow also proved to be a great example of love and sacrifice.

Detailed explanation-3: -The story brings out the theme that it is the service of humanity, which brings out the inner beauty. Those who suffer for the sake of others and sacrifice their own interests for welfare of others endear themselves to God.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: The moral of the lesson “The Happy Prince” by Oscar Wilde is that the worst aspects of modern society can be overcome by love and charity, which have the unique ability to unite men and make them whole.

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