The Happy Prince and Other Tales
How did the happy prince help the poor
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The Happy Prince is a short story by Oscar Wilde about a statue of a prince who lived in luxury and wealth, but after death became a messenger of love and compassion. Covered in gold leaf and jewels, the statue stood on a tall pillar in the center of the city, looking out at the people suffering from poverty, disease and need.
One day the swallow comes to town and befriends the happy prince. The prince asks her lot to help her distribute her own wealth to the poor and needy of her city. The swallow agrees, and every night he flies through town with either the prince's jewel or a golden leaf, distributing it to those in need, including poor families, sick children, and struggling writers.
Thus, the Happy Prince helped the poor by using his wealth and resources to make life easier and bring happiness to the world. This story is a moving allegory of the power of love and compassion to make a real difference in the world.