what is the Theme / Central Idea of the Lesson. Analysis of Lost Spring
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Analysis of Lost Spring
In this story, the author unveils the utter destitution of the ragpickers of Seemapuri and the bangle makers of Firozabad. This story describes the grinding poverty and traditions that compel the children to live a life of exploitation.
Spring is the season of bloom. Spring is a metaphor of childhood and is associated with every child at the beginning of a bright future. Childhood is associated with innocence, physical stamina and vitality. It is also the stage for gaining skill and knowledge, learning and going to school.
‘Lost Spring’ by Anees Jung is a description of those poor children who are condemned to poverty and a life of exploitation. The two protagonists of the chapter, Saheb-e-Alam and Mukesh, lose their childhood while carrying the burden of poverty and illiteracy. In their bleak stories of exploitation, the author finds glimpses of resilience and hope.
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The theme of chapter is grinding poverty any tradition which condemn poor children to a life of exploitation. The two stories taken together depict the plight of Street children force into labour early in life and denied the opportunity of schooling........