the happy prince character

The Happy Prince is the statue of a deceased prince who had lived his entire life without knowing sorrow. The ornate statue is stunning and is encrusted with sapphires, a ruby and golden leaves. In death, the Happy Prince’s statue is confronted with the suffering of his people, which compels him to donate all the gems he possesses. In the end, he is left completely bare. The character is very much a Christ-figure who sacrifices himself for others.