Question

6. Discuss the sub-theme of ‘Lost Spring’ -- The callousness of society and the political class to
the sufferings of the poor .
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Answer 1

Answer:

The message is to put an end to child exploitation and allow all children to enjoy the joys of spring. Note: Anees Jung depicted two stories in 'Lost Spring,' both of which depict grinding poverty, pitiable living conditions, and other traditions that condemn children to a life of exploitation.

Answer 2

In the story, the plight of poor people is expressed, who have no alternative but to accept it.

• The main subject is impoverishment and the customs that consign poor children to a life of exploitation.
• It brings to light misery of underprivileged individuals whose lives have been utterly ruined by abject poverty and irrational traditions. They toil away in deplorable conditions and accept poverty and exploitation as their lot in life.
• The two stories combined show the hardship of street children who are pushed into labour at a young age and are denied access to education.
• The callousness of society and the political class further adds to these impoverished people's misery.