The Thief's Story English Class:10th Footprints without Feet Chapter:- 2

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  The Thief's  Story English Class:10th Footprints without Feet Chapter:- 2                                        By:- Ruskin Bond   Chapter Overview The story highlights how kindness, compassion and trust can change even criminals. In the story, a 15 year old thief named Hari Singh, undergoes a changes when he meets Anil, a 25 year old writer. Anil's unspoken words and kind gestures leave a very positive impact on Hari Singh's life. As a result, Hari could not rab Anil as he had planned. He realised the importance of education and became a better man under Anil's company. About the Characters Hari Singh:-   (The Narrator) He is a 15 year old, experienced thief. He is keen on learning how to read and write. Anil:-   He is a 25 year old, tall and lean man who earns his living by writing. He is a kind, simple and an easy-going person. Summary How the narrator (a thief) befriends Anil The narrator was a thief when he met Anil. He was only 15. Anil had been watchi

Essay on The Dowry System

                            The Dowry System

*Introduction*Dowry in the past and the present

*Condition of girl's parents*Conclusion


*Introduction:- Today our society is full of evils. The dowry is one of the greatest evils in our society. Due to the dowry, the birth of a girl has become a curse. If a girl is born into a family her birth is supposed to be a misfortune. Here marriage of a girl is settled by her parents. The parents of boys demand dowry from the parents of girls. The parents of a girl have to fulfil the demand.

*Dowry in the Past and the Present:- The dowry system is not new for India. It is a very old custom but in old days there was no compulsion. The parents willingly gave presents, ornaments and money to their daughters at the time of their marriage. But in modern times this system has taken a very ugly shape. It has now become a compulsion. It is now demanded and settled after a hard bargain.

*Evils:- Sometimes the life of a girl becomes hell. She is beaten mercilessly. Sometimes she is murdered for dowry. Sometimes many young brides commit suicide. The girl’s parents are insulted again and again.

*Condition of Girl’s parents:- The parents of girls wish for a happy married life for their daughter. They save money from the very beginning, if their saving is not enough, they sell their land or take loans. They are asked to spend more and more money.

*Conclusion:- The dowry is a curse for society. It must be rooted out. Society needs reformation. Young boys and girls must come forward to face this challenge.

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