What does the reference to chappals in lost spring tell us about the economic condition of the rag pickers?
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The reference to chappals in 'Lost Spring' tells about the miserable life of the rag pickers settled in Seemapuri. Most of the impoverished children busy in rag picking were not wearing footwear. The boys were barefoot as it was a tradition to remain barefoot. It had become their habit not to wear chappals.
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The reference to chappals in the lesson tells us that the ragpickers were poverty-stricken. The fact that they are not able to buy chappals reflects their extreme state of poverty because of which they are unable to buy the basic amenities or things. It had become their habbit not to wear chappals now. The author says it is not lack of money but a tradition to stay barefoot. She wonders if it is the only excuse to explain away a perpetual or extreme state of poverty