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The Lost Spring

The chapter "The Lost Spring" explores the theme of social inequality and child labor through vividly describing the lives of children who work in harsh conditions in the scrap market of Seemapuri, located on the outskirts of Delhi. It introduces characters like Saheb and Mukesh who dream of going to school and becoming a motor mechanic but face stark realities. Through interviews, it sheds light on the socio-economic factors like lack of education and healthcare that perpetuate the cycle of poverty trapping children in child labor. It provides thought-provoking insights into their exploitation and calls for action to address inequalities.

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The Lost Spring

The chapter "The Lost Spring" explores the theme of social inequality and child labor through vividly describing the lives of children who work in harsh conditions in the scrap market of Seemapuri, located on the outskirts of Delhi. It introduces characters like Saheb and Mukesh who dream of going to school and becoming a motor mechanic but face stark realities. Through interviews, it sheds light on the socio-economic factors like lack of education and healthcare that perpetuate the cycle of poverty trapping children in child labor. It provides thought-provoking insights into their exploitation and calls for action to address inequalities.

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"The Lost Spring" is a chapter from the Class 12 CBSE English

textbook, "Flamingo." It is written by Anees Jung and explores the


theme of social inequality and the plight of children trapped in the
cycle of poverty and child labor.

The chapter focuses on the lives of children in the town of


Seemapuri, located on the outskirts of Delhi. Seemapuri is known
for its scrap market where children work under harsh conditions to
earn a meager living. The author vividly describes the lives of these
children, their struggles, and their dreams that seem unattainable.

The chapter introduces characters like Saheb, a boy who polishes


shoes and dreams of going to school, and Mukesh, who collects
garbage and aspires to become a motor mechanic. The author
portrays their resilience and the stark contrast between their
childhood aspirations and the harsh reality they face.

Through personal anecdotes and interviews, the author sheds light


on the socio-economic factors that perpetuate the cycle of poverty
and child labor. She highlights the lack of education, healthcare, and
basic amenities in Seemapuri, which further marginalize these
children and prevent them from breaking free from their
circumstances.

"The Lost Spring" also touches upon the issue of identity and the
struggles faced by children who are born into a particular
community or caste, which limits their opportunities and social
mobility.

Overall, the chapter provides a thought-provoking insight into the


lives of child laborers and the societal structures that contribute to
their exploitation and loss of childhood. It serves as a call to action
to address the inequalities and provide better opportunities for the
underprivileged children of India.

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