Short Stories
English Sac – Short Stories Analytical
The stories ‘The Happy Prince’ by Oscar Wilde, ‘The Gift of Magi’ by O.Henry and ‘The Four Horsemen‘ by Jenny Pausacker all explore the themes of love, sacrifice and being non judgemental or judgemental. Throughout this topic, love, sacrifice and being non judgmental or judgemental of people are qualities that not all people value. But there are still many people who value and support it.
The theme love is clearly highlighted in “The Happy Prince and ‘The Gift of Magi’. The story ‘Happy Prince ’, Wilde explores the theme of love by using the example between the Prince and the swallow falling in love. This is evident when the Prince says “you must kiss me on the lips, for I love you.” Wilde’s explores the importance of love using two different creations God has made. Wilde’s also proves that love in the story exist in many different ways. Love is shown in the Happy Prince by caring for his people. He sees that his people are in need so he sends his one and only swallow to look over his town and give away all the treasure that the Happy Prince has. Happy Prince is blind and his body parts are missing but still cries for his people in the town hoping that they will be safe. Wilde shows that love is important part of life and that caring for each other is the main key. O.Henry also explores the theme of love in ‘The Gift of Magi’. The Gift of Magi is a strong topic that shows the theme of love. Della is really in love with her husband and that she would do anything for him. “Worthy of being honour by Jim.” Henry proves to readers that Della is a loveable, nice, compassionate women and she would do anything to make Jim happy. It gives readers emotions between how love is portrayed in both stories. Evident of love is proved in both stories.
The theme Sacrifice is shown in ‘Happy Prince’ and ‘The Gift of Magi. Sacrifice is shown in ‘The Happy Prince’ when the swallow sacrifices his life for the Prince, because he stays with him
The stories ‘The Happy Prince’ by Oscar Wilde, ‘The Gift of Magi’ by O.Henry and ‘The Four Horsemen‘ by Jenny Pausacker all explore the themes of love, sacrifice and being non judgemental or judgemental. Throughout this topic, love, sacrifice and being non judgmental or judgemental of people are qualities that not all people value. But there are still many people who value and support it.
The theme love is clearly highlighted in “The Happy Prince and ‘The Gift of Magi’. The story ‘Happy Prince ’, Wilde explores the theme of love by using the example between the Prince and the swallow falling in love. This is evident when the Prince says “you must kiss me on the lips, for I love you.” Wilde’s explores the importance of love using two different creations God has made. Wilde’s also proves that love in the story exist in many different ways. Love is shown in the Happy Prince by caring for his people. He sees that his people are in need so he sends his one and only swallow to look over his town and give away all the treasure that the Happy Prince has. Happy Prince is blind and his body parts are missing but still cries for his people in the town hoping that they will be safe. Wilde shows that love is important part of life and that caring for each other is the main key. O.Henry also explores the theme of love in ‘The Gift of Magi’. The Gift of Magi is a strong topic that shows the theme of love. Della is really in love with her husband and that she would do anything for him. “Worthy of being honour by Jim.” Henry proves to readers that Della is a loveable, nice, compassionate women and she would do anything to make Jim happy. It gives readers emotions between how love is portrayed in both stories. Evident of love is proved in both stories.
The theme Sacrifice is shown in ‘Happy Prince’ and ‘The Gift of Magi. Sacrifice is shown in ‘The Happy Prince’ when the swallow sacrifices his life for the Prince, because he stays with him