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How does Wilde characterize Hughie in paragraph 1 in Model Millionaire?

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As charismatic and good-natured, yet unsuccessful.
As handsome and intelligent, yet cruel.
As wealthy and successful, yet not very bright

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As charismatic and good-natured, yet unsuccessful.

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Answer:

As charismatic and good-natured, yet unsuccessful.

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The Model Millionaire by Oscar Wilde is a story about Hughie Erskins, a man who is charming and handsome, but has failed to develop a successful career. Wilde describes Hughie Erskins as, “But then he was wonderfully good-looking, with his crisp brown hair, his clear-cut profile, and his grey eyes.”

Hughie tries working as a merchant and a stock market broker, but fails to succeed as either. Hughie falls in love with Laura, the daughter of a retired colonel, Colonel Merton. Although, the colonel likes Hughie, he demands that Hughie earn a fortune of 10,000 pounds before proceeding with an engagement to his daughter.

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