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For whom does the prince send the sapphires and why? - Moments Supplementary Reader
Question
For whom does the prince send the sapphires and why?
Answer
The Happy Prince sends the sapphires for the following two people:
A Young Playwright: He was trying to finish a play for the Director of the Theatre, but he was too cold to write any more and was feeling faint from hunger. The Prince sent a sapphire so the playwright could sell it to buy firewood and food to finish his work.
A Little Match-girl: Her matches had fallen into the gutter and were all spoiled. She was crying because she feared her father would beat her if she did not bring home some money. The Prince sent the second sapphire to save her from the beating.