The Thief's Story — Flashcards

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Hari Singh is the narrator. He is a 15-year-old experienced thief when he meets Anil.

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He uses a new name every month to stay ahead of the police and his former employers. This shows that he is careful, dishonest, and used to changing identities.

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Anil is about 25 years old, tall and lean, and works as a young writer. He is easy-going, kind, simple, and trusting.

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Hari Singh thinks Anil looks easy-going, kind, and simple enough to trust him. He feels he may be able to get into Anil's confidence and use him for money.

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Anil says he cannot pay him. When Hari Singh asks whether he can be fed, Anil agrees only if he can cook.

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The meal is terrible, and Anil gives it to a stray dog. This shows that Hari Singh cannot cook at first and that Anil is patient and forgiving.

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Anil teaches him to cook, write his name, and later promises to teach whole sentences and add numbers. This is important because education becomes the turning point in the story.

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He secretly cheated while buying supplies for Anil and kept some extra money. This shows that he was still dishonest even while working for Anil.