CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: The swallow did not leave the prince and go to Egypt. The prince had become blind after giving away his sapphires to the needy people. The swallow decided to stay with the prince as he was so touched by his kindness.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Swallow finally decided not to leave the prince because he had given away both of his eyes to people in need and was not blind. So, the Swallow decided to stay with him and be his guide. Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-3: -Once he saw a matchgirl who was scared of being beaten by her father, because she accidentally dropped matches in the canal. He told the bird to pluck his second eye and give the sapphire to that girl. The prince then became completely blind and the bird decided to not leave and to live with him and help the poor.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Swallow wished to go to Egypt because it was already winter and the snow would soon fall. The weather in Egypt was much warmer where the sun was always shining and there were plenty of green trees. Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer: The little swallow was going to Egypt to join his friends. The happy Prince looked so sad that the swallow decided to stay back and be his messenger. The swallow died helping the happy Prince in the service of poor people.