A little child's reactions to the immediate situation bears a universal ring when examined superficially. Delving in depth, one can see that each child reacts to a situation according to his or her individual characteristics. Write a character sketch of the little child in the lesson "The Lost Child', bringing out the child's individual traits as illustrated in the contents of the story.
From: IXth Moments {Supplementary Reader}
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Character Sketch - The Child
Main Character of the Story - The Lost Child
The child in the story is a young and lively being. He is amazed at the sights he sees in the fair grounds. Even though he is highly stunned at the views he sees in the fair, he obeys the commands of his parents and follows them even though he tends to linger back at the various sights of the fair.
He is also very observant as there are instances in the story which describes him as highly amazed at the insects, the snake charmer and so on. He also knows quite well the various reasons his parents would be telling if he tells he needed something. The child is like a fluttering butterfly, enjoying his freedom to the utmost.
Problems arise when he dreams and walks away from the steps of his parents. He is highly engrossed in the activities of the fair which make him amazed totally forgetting about the world around him.
Later on, when he finds that he is lost, he throws up a tantrum and wants to be reunited with his parents. This means that whatever they tell he always wants their guidance, their protection and their warmth at all times. He is totally unamused by the things that engrossed him earlier and wants to be with his parents as soon as possible.
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Answer:
The little child in the story ‘The Lost Child’, had accompanied his parents to a village fair. Dressed in a yellow turban, he was excited and engrossed in all the activities of the fair. The child had had a sheltered upbringing where his parents were in the habit of dictating his every action. Thus, he obeyed his father’s command to follow them despite wanting to linger at the toy shop.
He was observant and fascinated by the sight of insects and worms on the footpath. The child had a strong fun-loving streak and while his parents rested in the grove, he ran around the banyan tree, gathering flower petals and listening to doves cooing. Like several children, he had a sweet tooth and enjoyed burfis. He was a restless individual drawn to immediate stimuli and temporarily let go of the safety and security of his parents, but was inconsolable when lost, and consistently pleaded to be taken to them. ‘