How did the child enjoy the beauty of nature on his way to the fair? [Lesson:- The lost child]
Answers
The child enjoyed the beauty of nature immensely on his way to the fair appreciating the vibrant colours of the flowers and the singing of the birds.
EXPLANATION:
In Mulk Raj Anand's allegorical short story ‘The Lost Child', the author describes vividly the beauty of nature as experienced by a small child. The story is presented through the eyes of a small boy-child who is going to a particular place with his parents. His journey begins through a small forest which leads on to a big field and then to their destination. In the field is being held a big fair.
As the child trudges along the road through the forest he is mesmerised by the beauty of nature. The trees are filled with colourful blossoms. They seem to be ablaze. Complimenting their beauty is the harmony of the birds. The birds whistle vibrantly especially the koel that sings the sweetest song. All this fills the heart of the child. He enjoys it tremendously as he walks towards the fair.
On his way to the fair the child sees toys, balloons of different colours, garland of gulmohur, a swing and a snake-charmer playing a flute. He gets attracted towards all these things. So, he lags behind. In the fair he wants many