Would you rather be rich or poor? If you're like most people, the answer is probably that you'd rather be rich. But in The Prince and the Pauper, things aren't quite so clear. Tom gets more riches than you could ever dream of, but it turns out to be more of a trap than a blessing for him. Edward loses all of his riches only to find another kind of wealth that has nothing to do with money. Wealth may not be the Holy Grail that Tom thought it was, after all.
Questions About Wealth
- What are the downsides of wealth in The Prince and the Pauper? The upsides?
- How does Tom's attitude toward wealth change over the course of The Prince and the Pauper? What about Edward?
- How does wealth compare to poverty in The Prince and the Pauper? Is one better than the other?
Chew on This
Try on an opinion or two, start a debate, or play the devil’s advocate.
Wealth has no downside in The Prince and the Pauper.
Wealth is a double-edged sword in The Prince and the Pauper.