Prince Edw

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Prince Edward: He is the son of King Henry VIII and the rightful heir to the throne. He is kind, intelligent, and learns about the suffering of poor people when he lives as a beggar. Tom Canty: He is a poor boy from London who lives in extreme poverty. He is gentle and curious, and when he lives as a prince, he learns about responsibility and power. King Henry VIII: He is the King of England and Edward’s father. He represents royal authority and the strict rules of the monarchy. John Canty: He is Tom’s abusive father. He is violent and represents the cruelty and injustice faced by the poor. The name of the book is The Prince and the Pauper. It is a novel because it is a long story with many chapters, several characters, and a complex plot that develops over time. The book is about two boys who look exactly the same but come from very different social classes: a prince and a poor boy. They switch places and experience each other’s lives, which helps them understand injustice and society better. The story takes place in England, mainly in London, during the 16th century, in the time of King Henry VIII. The genre of the book is historical fiction and adventure bec...