Question

Review the theme.

Outward beauty matters little; it is our hearts that truly matter.

Which character actions help most to develop this theme?



(A) The Happy Prince asks the Swallow to pluck out his sapphire eyes so they can be given to the poor.

(B) The men of the town argue over who may be cast as a statue.

(C) The Swallow leaves the Reed behind because she will not travel with him.

(D) The Prince's heart cracks in two.

Answer 1

(A) The Happy Prince asks the Swallow to pluck out his sapphire eyes so they can be given to the poor.

Answer 2

(A) The Happy Prince asks the Swallow to pluck out his sapphire eyes so they can be given to the poor.

Step-by-step explanation:

The theme in question aims to support humility by valuing life itself over material goods. This idea is put in practice when the Happy Prince request the Swallow to get rid of his sapphire eyes (material luxury) so that other people (life forms) may benefit from their superficial value; the eyes would be sold and the exchange money used to buy sustenance for the unfortunate.