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The Thief's Story — Syllabus
Gujarat Board · Class 10 · English
What The Thief's Story covers in Gujarat Board Class 10 English: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the Gujarat Board Class 10 English syllabus.
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4 Topics · Gujarat Board Class 10 English · 2026-27
Topics in The Thief's Story
1
Character Analysis
- Hari Singh: 15-year-old experienced thief who uses different names to avoid police and former employers
- Anil: 25-year-old struggling writer, tall, lean, easy-going, kind and trusting person
- Hari Singh's initial motivation: to gain Anil's confidence for theft purposes
2
Plot Summary and Key Events
- Meeting at wrestling match: Hari approaches Anil with ulterior motives
- Employment arrangement: Anil agrees to feed Hari in exchange for cooking (despite Hari's lies)
- Daily routine: Hari makes tea, shops (making small profits), learns to read and write
3
Themes and Messages
- Trust and betrayal: Anil's complete trust makes it difficult for Hari to betray him
- Education as liberation: Hari realizes education offers more than temporary gains from theft
- Redemption and second chances: Anil's forgiveness allows Hari to transform
4
Literary Techniques and Style
- First-person narrative: Story told from Hari's perspective creates intimacy and insight
- Simple, conversational language: Reflects the straightforward, honest storytelling style
- Irony: Hari finds it harder to rob someone who trusts him completely
Key Concepts
Hari Singh evolves from a cunningAnil shows complete trust in HariHari Singh initially sees education asDespite being an experienced thiefThe story reflects on poverty
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