![]() ![]() ![]() Everything that the Miller does is for his own gain. At no stage does the Miller show any generosity (in words or actions) to Hans. ![]() It is as though the Miller is not only taking advantage of Hans but he also knows that Hans has a soft spot when it comes to his ‘friends.’ Something that the Miller is not to Hans. Despite all the work that Hans does for the Miller he never does receive the wheelbarrow that he was promised. He believes every word that the Miller says to him and cannot see that he is being taken advantage of by the Miller. It seems to be a case that Little Hans is easily hoodwinked by Hugh the Miller. Narrated in the third person by an unnamed narrator the reader realises after reading the story that Wilde may be exploring the theme of innocence. In The Devoted Friend by Oscar Wilde we have the theme of selfishness, innocence, trust, friendship and self-importance. ![]()
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