Analysis
“I hope my dress will be ready in time for the State-ball,” she answered; “I have ordered passion-flowers to be embroidered on it; but the seamstresses are so lazy.” What is your reflection about this statement?
Pressure of appearance and superficial values.
What motivates the Swallow to stay with the Happy Prince despite knowing he will not survive the winter?
Searching for a meaning for life is more important than life itself.
Why is the word "Happy" in "Happy Prince" is constantly capitalized?
It functions as a proper noun, forming part of the Prince's title.
“I am beginning to be appreciated, ”he cried; “this is from some great admirer. Now I can finish my play, ”and he looked quite happy.” How can you illustrate the playwright's ability to write immediately after he found the jewel?
Emotional reward wins over physical needs.
Why did the bird choose to keep its identity hidden while delivering these jewels?
True kindness does not seek recognition or reward.
If the statue is sacrificing itself out of its feelings of guilt, Why would a swallow sacrifice his own life ? Could he be compelled to help?
He was searching for true love which involves putting others’ needs before one’s own.
Why did the officer say we must make an order that birds cannot die here ?
Reflects a desire to exert control over, even death.
“I am glad that you are going to Egypt at last, little Swallow,” said the Prince, “you have stayed too long here” Do you think that the statue has ever truly loved the bird ?
Love is when you put other needs over your own.
“ Why aren't you like the happy prince? Mother said to her little boys when they cried. “
“ A disappointed man gazed at the wonderful statue.”
How do people perceive the statue from a psychological perspective? What coping mechanisms they use to deal with sadness.
Externalizing
Why is the number three repeated in the story? for example, why three drops of tears fell from the prince's eyes? Why did the bird help three people?
Rule of three
His friends had gone away to Egypt six weeks before” “Then, when the autumn came they all flew away. What does the quote indicate about the relationship between the bird and his friends?
The Swallow was abandoned by his friends.
What emotions could a crying statue evoke in you ? In a way or another, do you conceive yourself as a representation of the happy prince?
Feelings of helplessness regarding people's suffering and misery.
.“And happy indeed I was, if pleasure be happiness.” What is the difference between pleasure and happiness? Which one has a more profound meaning?
Happiness generally holds a more profound meaning than pleasure.
.Perceive Vs conceive What is the difference and Do you think the happy prince is able to conceive ? Do you think the Swallow is able to conceive ? And why ?
The happy prince can only perceive in contrast with the Swallow who was able to conceive in many ways.
Why would a happy prince admired and loved by everybody hold a sword, for what purposes?
Symbol of authority and power . It is supposed to be held to defend people.