"You are blind now," he says. "Let me stay with you always."
Today I read "The Happy Prince" written by Oscar Wilde. The happy prince is the statue covered all over with thin leaves of gold, and it has two bright sapphires in it's eyes, and there is a large red ruby on his sword. The happy prince has kind heart and helps people in need with the little Swallow. He gives the parts of body as a result he lost his eyes. Also, the Swallow dies because of winter cold. The Swallow have to go to Egypt to alive, but he don't do that. The happy prince's heart breaks in two due to sadness. After that they are taken to heaven and live happily ever after.
I wonder that is The Happy Prince truly happy? That is because he lost his close friend although he helped many people. If the swallow went to Egypt earlier, he wouldn't have died. I was asked by my friend that "What is the meaning of the story?" I answered that he wanted to tell us we should cherish the most important thing.
I recommend this book because the story has various interpretations. It is good to exchange own opinions each other. If you haven't read this book, you should read it.
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発売日 : 2008-01-01
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I wonder that is The Happy Prince truly happy?
返信削除I wonder whether The Happy Prince is truly happy.