CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

Detailed explanation-1: -The little swallow decided to sleep between the feet of the Happy Prince. When the little swallow prepared to go to sleep, three successive drops of water fell upon him. The swallow was surprised to see those drops of water. As soon as he looked up, he saw the eyes of the Happy Prince were filled with tears.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: When the little swallow was getting ready to sleep a large drop of water fell on him. It was the Prince crying on seeing the misery and suffering of the people.

Detailed explanation-3: -What happened when the little swallow fell down dead at the feet of the Happy Prince? The Happy Prince loved the swallow dearly. So when the bird kissed the Prince and fell down dead at his feet, the latter’s leaden heart broke into two with a curious cracking sound. Q26.

Detailed explanation-4: -Q4. What happened when the little swallow was getting ready to sleep? Ans: –A large drop of water fell on the little swallow when he was getting ready to sleep. He considered it a curious thing because it was a clear, bright, starlit, and cloudless night with no indication of rain.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Swallow decided to stay under the statue of the Happy Prince that night because it was high up and there was plenty of fresh air. His friends had gone away to Egypt but he decided to stay behind for six weeks and then resume his journey. Was this answer helpful?