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

What The Boy who Broke the Bank 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 Boy who Broke the Bank

1

Chapter Overview

  • The story is a short story, and it also has elements of comedy and satire.
  • The setting is Pipalnagar, a small Indian town.
  • The central theme is the destructive power of rumours.
2

Main Characters

  • Nathu is the sweeper-boy employed by Seth Govind Ram's bank.
  • He complains because he has not received his salary by the 20th of the month.
  • His complaint is innocent and justified, not malicious.
3

Rumour Chain and Escalation

  • The story carefully shows how a message changes as it moves from one person to another.
  • Nathu says he has not been paid and may quit.
  • Sitaram repeats that the sweeper is leaving because he has not been paid.
4

Important Scenes and Events

  • The story begins with Nathu grumbling while sweeping outside the bank.
  • Sitaram hears the complaint and casually repeats it during his delivery round.
  • The rumour spreads through domestic and market conversations.

Key Concepts

Central concept: The destructive power of rumours in a small-town bank story

Nathu's complaintSitaramMrs. SrivastavaMrs. BhushanMr. BhushanKamal KishoreDeep ChandThe injured customer

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What are the important topics in The Boy who Broke the Bank for ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)?
Key topics in The Boy who Broke the Bank include Chapter Overview, Main Characters, Rumour Chain and Escalation, Important Scenes and Events. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise The Boy who Broke the Bank for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 62 practice questions on The Boy who Broke the Bank. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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