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The Blind Dog — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 10 · English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)

What The Blind Dog covers in ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories) · 2026-27

Topics in The Blind Dog

1

Plot and Setting

  • The story is set in a market town at a market gate, a culvert, a fountain, and the streets around the eastern entrance.
  • The dog is a white and dusty street dog with a mutilated tail.
  • At first, the dog lives freely and roams at will.
2

Characters and Character Change

  • Tiger, the dog, is the central figure of the story.
  • His initial life represents freedom.
  • He is a street dog born in the street and hardened by hundreds of fights.
3

Themes and Ideas

  • Freedom and bondage is the main contrast in the story.
  • Tiger’s initial life represents freedom.
  • The steel chain is a symbol of hard, unbreakable bondage.
4

Important Quotes and Their Meaning

  • “What a beauty you are. Come with me.” shows the blind beggar’s first gentle approach to the dog.
  • “Let him lead you about.” is the ribbon-seller’s suggestion after the old woman dies.
  • “It rends my heart to see that poor dog slaving.” shows the sympathy of the market vendors.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Exploration of freedom, exploitation, loyalty, and tragic return

Tiger the dogThe blind beggarThe old womanThe market vendorsThe ribbon-sellerThe perfumerThe village urchinSetting

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The Blind Dog for ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)?
Key topics in The Blind Dog include Plot and Setting, Characters and Character Change, Themes and Ideas, Important Quotes and Their Meaning. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise The Blind Dog for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 56 practice questions on The Blind Dog. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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