The Lost Child
Gujarat Board · Class 9 · English
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Story Summary and Plot
- A child goes to a spring festival fair with his parents
- On the way, the child is distracted by various attractions - toys, flowers, insects, and birds
- Parents keep calling him to stay close: 'Come, child, come!'
Character Analysis
- The Child: Innocent, curious, easily distracted by nature and fair attractions, understands his parents' nature (knows they will refuse his requests), becomes completely helpless when separated
- The Parents: Caring but firm, call the child repeatedly to keep him safe, practical in their approach (don't buy unnecessary things), loving (mother gives her finger to hold)
- The Stranger: Kind-hearted, helpful, tries various ways to console the crying child, represents human compassion
Themes and Messages
- Love vs Material Desires: Family love is more valuable than any material possession
- Parent-Child Bond: The unbreakable emotional connection between parents and children
- Innocence of Childhood: Children's pure and trusting nature
Literary Devices and Language
- Imagery: Vivid descriptions of the fair, flowers, and the child's emotions
- Symbolism: The fair represents the material world; the lost child symbolizes helplessness without family
- Repetition: 'Come, child, come!' emphasizes parental care; 'I want my mother, I want my father!' shows desperation
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