Social Reflections · Social Commentary

The Happy Prince and Allegory

Analyzing Oscar Wilde's use of symbolism to critique Victorian social structures.

Key Questions

  1. 1What do the various jewels and materials of the statue symbolize in the story?
  2. 2How does the author contrast the beauty of art with the ugliness of poverty?
  3. 3What is the significance of the ending in terms of moral justice?

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: The Happy Prince - Class 9CBSE: Moments - Class 9
Class: Class 9
Subject: English
Unit: Social Reflections
Period: Social Commentary

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