MBNS INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION

ASANBANI,SERAIKELA,KHARSAWAN
THE LOST CHILD
Introduction

The Lost Child is a short story written by Mulk

Raj Anand.

It is a part of the Class 9 English curriculum.

The story depicts the emotional journey of a

little boy who gets lost in a fair.

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Plot Summary

The story is set in a village fair.

A little boy gets lost while enjoying the fair.

He looks for his parents but can't find them.

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Theme

The story highlights the bond between parents

and children.

It portrays the innocence and vulnerability of a

child.

It brings out the importance of family and

relationships.

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Characters

The Lost Child - A little boy who wanders off

and gets lost.

The Parents - The boy's worried parents who

search for him.

The Village Folk - People at the fair who try to

help the lost child.

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Setting

The story is set in a village fair.

The fair is described as a colorful and lively

place.

The fair has several stalls, shows, and people.

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Symbolism

The lost child symbolizes innocence and

vulnerability.

The fair symbolizes the world full of attractions

and distractions.

The parents symbolize love and protection.

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Writing Style

The story is written in a simple and

straightforward language.

It contains vivid descriptions of the fair and the

people.

The author uses the third-person point of view.

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Literary Devices

The story uses imagery to describe the fair and

the surroundings.

It uses foreshadowing to create suspense and

anticipation.

The author uses symbolism to convey deeper

meanings.

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Importance

The Lost Child is an important story that

highlights the bond between parents and
children.

It teaches us the value of relationships and the

importance of family.

It also brings out the themes of innocence,

vulnerability, and love.

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Conclusion

The Lost Child is a touching and emotional

story that leaves a lasting impression on the
readers.

It is a must-read for all students of Class 9.

The story teaches us important life lessons and

brings out the true essence of humanity.

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References

Anand, Mulk Raj. The Lost Child. 1934.

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