Importance of Kindness and Forgiveness

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Questions and Answers

What is the main theme of the text?

The importance of honesty and integrity

The art of wrestling and physical strength

The thrill of stealing and deception

The power of kindness and forgiveness (correct)

How did the thief feel when Romi complimented him for looking like a wrestler?

Nervous and anxious

Angry and offended

Surprised and taken aback (correct)

Proud and confident

Why did the thief approach Romi in the story?

To win his trust and confidence for a purpose (correct)

To challenge him to a wrestling match

To seek advice on becoming a better wrestler

To seek forgiveness for his past crimes

What made the thief momentarily lose his confidence during the interaction with Romi?

Romi's kind and simple demeanor Signup and view all the answers

How did the thief describe himself when Romi inquired about his wrestling skills?

Modestly Signup and view all the answers

What impression did Romi initially give off to the thief in the story?

Kind and easy-going Signup and view all the answers

What strategy did the thief use to initially win Romi's confidence?

Flattery Signup and view all the answers

How did the thief ensure he stayed ahead of the police and former employers?

By taking a new name every month Signup and view all the answers

What did the thief claim he could do when Romi asked if he could cook?

Cook Signup and view all the answers

Why did Romi mention that he couldn't pay the thief anything initially?

He couldn't pay for some time Signup and view all the answers

What did the thief ask Romi for when he inquired about getting fed?

Food Signup and view all the answers

How did the thief describe himself when Romi complimented him for looking like a wrestler?

Modestly Signup and view all the answers

What did the thief do with the meal he cooked for Romi?

He gave it to a stray dog. Signup and view all the answers

How did the thief convince Romi to let him stay and teach him how to cook?

He hung around, smiling in an appealing way, until Romi couldn't help but laugh. Signup and view all the answers

What skills did Romi teach the thief besides cooking?

To write his name, write whole sentences, and add figures. Signup and view all the answers

How did the thief see the ability to write like an educated person?

As a way to achieve limitless success. Signup and view all the answers

How did the thief make money while working for Romi?

By buying the day's supplies and usually making a profit of two or three rupees. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Romi's financial habits in the story.

Borrowing one week, lending the next, and celebrating once his cheques arrived. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Thief's Story

The story is about how kindness and love change the heart of a thief.
The narrator, Hari Singh (a fake name), is a 15-year-old experienced thief who meets Romi at a wrestling match.
Hari approaches Romi, trying to win his confidence with flattery, but Romi replies humbly, putting Hari off for a moment.
Hari, initially planning to deceive Romi, asks to work for him, and despite Romi's initial refusal to pay, they come to an agreement.

Working for Romi

Romi takes Hari to his room over the Jumna Sweet Shop, where Hari can sleep on the balcony.
Hari tries to cook a meal for Romi but fails, and Romi gives the food to a stray dog.
Despite this, Romi decides to teach Hari to cook and write, recognizing Hari's potential.
Hari becomes grateful, knowing that writing skills will increase his opportunities.

Hari's Life with Romi

Hari works for Romi, making tea in the morning and buying daily supplies, making a small profit.
Romi occasionally lends and borrows money, celebrating when he receives his paychecks.
Romi earns a living by writing for Delhi and Bombay magazines.

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Explore the theme of kindness and forgiveness in 'The Thief's Story' through a discussion on treating others with patience and giving second chances. Reflect on how kindness can transform individuals for the better.