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Moorpark College The Happy Prince English Questions and Summary

 

An allegory is a figurative mode of representation conveying meaning other than the literal; in other words, it’s a story that represents an idea, principle, or meaning using symbolic figures, actions, and objects. Since this allegory is layered with symbols to describe people in relation to our perceptions and understanding of reality and knowledge, what do you understand this allegory to represent? What are the crucial elements in The Happy Prince (who, what, when, where, etc)? How do they relate to you and us?

Create your own adaption of your interpretation and understanding of the allegory’s key themes. Consider yourself challenged to make it more relevant to the times—your life

Draw a series of pictures with captions, graphic novel or comic style, that represents the allegory. Perhaps, modernize the symbols and themes to make it relevant to your life.

Make sure you include a THREE paragraph summary of The Happy Prince.