“Transformation is only possible when one accepts the need to change.” Discuss the relevance of the given statement in light of The Thief’s Story.
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The following statement is taken from ''The Thief's Story'' by Ruskin Bond.
- In this story, though knowing about Hari's tendency of theft, Hari was trusted by Anil.
- He taught Hari which is mentionable. In the end of the story, Hari thought to steal money but he didnot do it because of gratitude towards Anil.
- This is how his transformation happened. It throws light on the statement ''Transformation is only possible when one accepts the need to change.”
"Transformation is only possible when one accepts the need to change. The given statement is relevant in light of the thief's theory in the following ways:
- This statement is taken from the thief's story of Ruskin Bond. In the beginning Hari was quite good at stealing things and betraying others.
- As hari was not showed the right path by anyone, he became a dishonest fellow and stayed away from the right path.
- Even though knowing about hari's tendency of theft Anil trusted him.
- Anil believes that hatred can never finish hatred only live can do that , so he taught hari which was mentionable.
- Hari taught of stealing the money but he couldn't do that at the end of story because of his gratitude towards anil as Anil's kind gesture changed hari.
- Therefore, hari became a trustworthy, honest and kind and anil forgive him.
- So, Trust and compassion can reform a person.