Long Question5. ‘Goodness can never be destroyed’. Do you agree? Illustrate with reference to the story ‘The Happy Prince’.

Yes, I agree with the statement that 'Goodness can never be destroyed'. This is clearly illustrated in the story 'The Happy Prince' by Oscar Wilde.

Step 1: Understanding the concept of 'Goodness' Goodness refers to the quality of being morally good or virtuous. It is often associated with kindness, generosity, and selflessness.

Step 2: Analyzing the story 'The Happy Prince' In the story, the Happy Prince is a statue covered in gold leaf, with sapphires for eyes and a ruby in his sword hilt. Despite his own misery and suffering, the Happy Prince is deeply moved by the poverty and suffering he sees in the city. He asks a swallow to distribute his gold leaf, the ruby from his sword, and his sapphire eyes to the poor people of the city.

Step 3: Illustrating the concept of 'Goodness' in the story The Happy Prince's actions demonstrate his goodness. Despite his own suffering, he chooses to help those in need. Even when he has nothing left to give, he continues to care about the people of his city. His goodness is