Kondiba-A Hero
NIOS · Class 10 · English
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Story Summary and Main Events
- Kondiba Gaikwad became blind at the age of eight due to small-pox.
- He came to Mumbai during the famine of 1972-73 in search of bread.
- At first, he tried selling brooms, but he did not earn much.
Character Sketches
- Kondiba Gaikwad is the central character and a true hero.
- He is blind, poor, and dependent on begging at the start of the story.
- He dislikes begging and wants a better life.
Themes and Message
- Courage in the face of danger is a major theme of the chapter.
- The story shows that real heroism lies in action and selflessness.
- It teaches that differently-abled people should be treated with respect and equality.
Important Grammar Points
- Past Perfect Tense structure: had + 3rd form of the verb [used for the action/event completed first among two past actions]
- Simple Past Tense usage: 2nd form of the verb [used for the action/event completed later in the past]
- Past perfect is used when one past action happened before another past action.
Key Concepts
Central concept: Kondiba Gaikwad’s courage, empathy, and transformation from a blind beggar to a hero
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