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

What The Pedestrian 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 Pedestrian

1

Chapter Overview

  • The story is set on a November evening in A.D. 2053 in a city of three million people.
  • Leonard Mead is the protagonist and the only human character in the story.
  • He has been walking at night for ten years and has never met another person walking outside.
2

Character Sketches

  • Leonard Mead is thoughtful, observant, and independent.
  • He walks for pleasure, for air, and to see the world around him.
  • He is a writer, which shows that he belongs to imagination, thought, and creativity.
3

Setting and Atmosphere

  • The story creates a dark, lonely, and silent atmosphere.
  • The houses are described as 'tomblike buildings', which makes the neighbourhood feel like a graveyard.
  • The people inside are compared to the dead.
4

Themes

  • Technology and passive entertainment replace human interaction.
  • Conformity is valued more than individuality.
  • The state controls behaviour through surveillance and suspicion.

Key Concepts

Central concept: A dystopian short story about isolation, conformity, surveillance, and the loss of human connection in a future city

Leonard MeadThe Police CarDystopian CityTechnology and TelevisionIsolationConformity vs IndividualitySurveillance and ControlImagery of Death and Emptiness

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The Pedestrian for ICSE Class 10 English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)?
Key topics in The Pedestrian include Chapter Overview, Character Sketches, Setting and Atmosphere, Themes. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise The Pedestrian for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 53 practice questions on The Pedestrian. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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