6.1.1 - The Lost Child (by Mulk Raj Anand)
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What items attracted the child at the festival?
💡 Hint: Think about what he frequently asked his parents for.
How did the child's parents respond to his requests?
💡 Hint: Consider the way they guided him forward.
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What does the child prioritize after realizing he is lost?
💡 Hint: After losing his parents, what does he cry for?
True or False: The child feels joyous throughout the festival.
💡 Hint: Think about his emotional change at that critical moment.
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Analyze the implications of losing a parental figure during childhood as reflected in 'The Lost Child'. What does this suggest about emotional security in early development?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how the absence of the mother destabilizes the child in the story.
Discuss how Mulk Raj Anand uses sensory imagery to highlight the excitement of the festival before the child's loss. Provide examples from the text.
💡 Hint: What elements did the child notice that seemed attractive initially?
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