Class 10 English - BIHAR
Supplementary: The Thief's Story
Supplementary Chapter 'The Thief's Story' by Ruskin Bond, prescribed for Class 10 Bihar Board (BSEB) students, explores the transformative power of trust, education, and human kindness. The story revolves around Anil, a trusting young writer, and Hari Singh, a 15-year-old experienced thief. Hari approaches Anil to steal from him, but Anil's generous nature and willingness to teach him to read and write gradually change Hari's heart. When Hari gets a chance to run away with stolen money, his conscience pulls him back. This chapter holds high importance in board exams for testing comprehension and character analysis.
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Character of Hari Singh
A 15-year-old experienced and clever thief who changes his name frequently to hide from the police and former employers.
Character of Anil
A trusting, easy-going, and kind 25-year-old writer who struggles to make a steady living but is patient enough to educate Hari.
The Power of Education
Anil teaches Hari how to cook, write his name, and eventually form whole sentences, which instills self-respect and ambition in Hari.
Internal Conflict and Transformation
Hari steals Anil's money but realizes that education can give him much more than petty theft, leading to his moral awakening.
Trust as a Catalyst for Change
Anil's silent trust in Hari (knowing about the theft but never mentioning it) melts Hari's heart and forces him to reform.
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Board Exam Info
In the Bihar Board (BSEB) Class 10 English examination, this chapter typically carries around 4 to 8 marks. Questions commonly include short-answer questions about character sketches (Anil and Hari), long-answer questions based on the theme of trust and redemption, and extract-based multiple-choice questions.
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Hari went back because he realized that education could help him achieve much more in life than thievery, and he did not want to lose Anil's trust and friendship.
Hari went back because he realized that education could help him achieve much more in life than thievery, and he did not want to lose Anil's trust and friendship.
How did Anil know that Hari had stolen the money?
Anil knew because the rupee notes were damp from the rain water, but he deliberately chose to ignore it and gave Hari a fifty-rupee note, showing his forgiving nature.
Why does Hari change his name every month?
Hari changes his name every month to stay ahead of the police and his former employers so that he is not easily caught after committing thefts.
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