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Wow, what a fairytale.

I really liked it. It was longer than some of the other fairytales I have been reading and I think it gave it more time to pack more messages in there, to show more examples and really develop.

In the beginning I was confused about the point of the story. But it added to the Bird's character development - seeing what he used to be like and how the Happy Prince changed him. It went to show the power of friendship and the good influence that a good friend can have.

I also really liked that The Happy Prince had some of his own development too. It sounded like he was quite ignorant all through his life, and that by the end of the fairytale he learns there is a lot more to life than wealth, good looks and such.

I liked how kindness and kind deeds were the highlight. I know it mentioned some sense of sacrifice being committed for the kindness happen. I don't think it needed to so such *intense* suffering at the end for kindness to be done, but it did add to the religious tone of the tale and I guess fairytales are only as dramatic as... well... fairytales.

It said some important things about greed in a simple and straightforward way. Can't wait to read more his fairytales.