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The Thief’s Story — Revision Notes
Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · English
The Thief’s Story revision notes for Maharashtra Board Class 10 English: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the Maharashtra Board Class 10 English syllabus.
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Key Topics to Revise
1
Author and Background
- Ruskin Bond is an Indian author of British descent.
- He was born in 1934.
- He lives with his adopted family in Landour in Mussoorie, India.
2
Characters and Their Roles
- Hari Singh is the first-person narrator.
- Hari is 15 years old and already an experienced and fairly successful thief.
- He changes his name every month to stay ahead of the police and former employers.
3
Story Summary in Order
- Hari meets Anil at a wrestling match and flatters him.
- Hari lies about his name and says he can cook to get work and food.
- Anil takes Hari to his room over the Jumna Sweet Shop and lets him sleep in the balcony.
4
Important Themes
- Trust can reform a person.
- Kindness can change behaviour more deeply than punishment.
- Education gives dignity and new hope.
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Full NotesKey Concepts
Hari is the firstAnil is about 25 years oldAnil trusts Hari completelyAnil teaches Hari to write hisHari steals the money
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Key topics in The Thief’s Story include Author and Background, Characters and Their Roles, Story Summary in Order, Important Themes. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Maharashtra Board Class 10 board exam.
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