Why did the fair lose all its charm and attraction for the child in the story, ‘The Lost
Child? Give evidence from the text to support your answer.
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Answer:
The lost child loses interest in the things that he had wanted earlier because he was sad and in fear as he was separated from his parents. All he wanted was to find them. All the things that attracted him in the fair no longer appeal to him and now the only thing that mattered was finding his parents.
Evidence -
He realised that he had lost his way. A full, deep cry rose within his dry throat and with a sudden jolt of his body he ran from where he stood, crying out in real fear “Mother, Father.” Tears rolled down from his eyes, his flushed face was filled with fear. Panic-stricken, he ran from one side to the other, in all directions, knowing not where to go. His yellow turban came untied and his clothes became muddy.
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Answer:
In the fair , there were many beautiful things like toys , sweets , balloons and many more. The child wanted all those things but his parents were neglecting him and in watching those things the child was lagging behind . In this way the child lost in the fair