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The Thief’s Story — Syllabus

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · English

What The Thief’s Story covers in Maharashtra Board Class 10 English: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Author and Background, Characters.

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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 10 English · 2026-27

Topics in The Thief’s Story

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.

Key Concepts

Central concept: The Thief’s Story by Ruskin Bond: a story of trust, change, and moral awakening

Hari SinghAnilTrustChange in Hari SinghEducation and writingTheft and guiltSettingTheme: honesty

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The Thief’s Story for Maharashtra Board Class 10 English?
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.
How should I revise The Thief’s Story for the Maharashtra Board Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on The Thief’s Story. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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