The Lost Child Flashcards
Where did the child go with his parents? What did he want there?
The child went to a fair with his parents. He wanted garlands, balloons, and sweets. He also wanted to see the snake and take a ride on the swing.
What attracted the boy towards the balloons? Why didn’t his parents give him the balloons?
The child was attracted by the rainbow glory of the silken colors of the balloons. His parents didn’t give him the balloons as they thought he was too old to play with such toys.
Parents were in a hurry to reach the fair, but the child was delaying them. How?
The boy was distracted by the toys he wanted to buy, butterflies and dragonflies he wanted to catch, and flowers he wanted to gather. Out of pure innocence, he delayed his parents from reaching the fair.
Why did the little boy lag behind?
While going to the fair, the little boy was fascinated by seeing toys, balloons, garlands of Gulmohar, sweets, a snake charmer, and a swing. He got attracted to these things, so he lagged behind his parents.
Why didn’t the boy wait for an answer after he had pleaded for sweets?
The boy didn’t wait for an answer after pleading for sweets because he knew that his parents would say he was greedy and refuse to buy the sweets.
What happened when the lost child reached the temple door?
When the child reached the temple door, men jostled each other. The poor child struggled to thrust his way out but was knocked down. He might have been trampled if he had not shouted at his highest pitch.
How did the mother distract the child’s mind from the toy seller?
The mother distracted the child’s mind from the toy seller by pointing towards a flowering mustard field. He saw colorful dragonflies and started running after them.
What plea did the child finally make to his parents? Was his plea heard?
In the end, the child pleaded with his parents to go on the roundabout. When he did not get a reply, he turned and found that his parents were not there. He had been separated from them and was lost in the fair.
What happened when the lost child entered the grove? How did he enjoy it?
When the lost child entered the grove, a shower of young flowers fell upon him. He began to gather the falling petals. He heard the cooing of doves and ran towards his parents. He had a fun-filled time in the grove.
What was the first reaction of the child when he realized that he had lost his parents?
The child panicked when he realized he had lost his parents. He was puzzled, afraid, and desperate. He cried and shuddered while looking for them. He ran here and there to find them.
How did the child react when there was no sign of his parents?
The child was very innocent. He got confused and panicked when he did not see his parents. He felt lonely without them amidst the huge crowd. The man who tried to console him could not succeed, as the child only wanted his parents and nothing else.
How was the child separated from his parents?
The boy was attracted to balloons, sweets, toys, and the music of the flute played by the young snake charmer. While watching the roundabout swing, he got separated from his parents.
Who rescued the lost child? What did he offer to buy him?
A kind man in the shrine rescued the lost child. He lifted him up in his arms and tried to comfort him. He took him to the nearest roundabout and offered to buy him flowers, balloons, and sweets.
Why did the lost child refuse to take his favorite things in the fair after losing his parents?
The child refused to take his favorite things in the fair after he lost his parents because he only wanted them back. He had lost interest in all the things he had desired earlier.
What is the irony of the story “The Lost Child”?
The irony of the story is that the child was sad and irritated when his parents refused to buy him things at the village fair. However, when he got lost, he desperately searched for his parents, ignoring all the things he had wanted before. This highlights the true value of parental love over material possessions.
If you were the child lost in the spring festival, what would you have done?
If I were the child lost in the spring festival, I would have reacted the same way as the child in the story did. Though the child was irritated and sad when his parents refused to buy him things, this was just momentary. His wishes were not bigger than his love for his parents. Toys, sweets, and a ride on the roundabout would have meant nothing to me either if I were also separated from my parents in an incredibly crowded place. I would have frantically searched for my parents, not caring about the possibility of a stampede or anything else. It was only natural for the child to continue his search, even after getting knocked around by the movement of the surging crowd. I would have been just as panic-stricken and confused as the child was. After all, parents are everything for a child.
Is it right to say that children are different from adults in the context of the story The Lost Child? Analyze it.
Yes, it is right to say that children are different from adults in the context of the story The Lost Child. The child represents the innocence and curiosity of childhood, while the parents symbolize the priorities of adulthood. At the beginning of the story, the child is fascinated by toys, sweets, and the beauty of nature. He lags behind, lost in the wonder of the world around him. In contrast, the parents, who pass by the same enchanting sights, remain indifferent and focused on reaching their destination. This implies that for children, the world is full of new discoveries, while for adults, the excitement of these experiences has faded. Their focus is on practical matters rather than on the simple joys that captivate a child’s heart. This difference highlights the innocence and curiosity of childhood compared to the responsibilities and priorities of adulthood.
