The Lost Child ||Moments|| Class 9 English Chapter 1
Summary Of The Lost Child
“The Lost Child” is the first chapter in the Class 9 English Moments textbook, written by Mulk Raj Anand. Here’s a brief summary:
The story is about a young boy who visits a spring fair with his parents. As they walk through the fair, the child is fascinated by various attractions:
- Toys at the toy shops
- Balloons of different colors
- Sweets like burfi and gulab jamun
- Garlands of gulmohur flowers
- A ride on the swing
- A snake-charmer playing a flute
Despite his desires, his parents do not buy him any of these things. The child is initially disappointed but continues to enjoy the sights and sounds of the fair.
However, in the midst of the crowd, the child gets separated from his parents. Realizing he is lost, he becomes anxious and starts crying. His previous desires for toys and sweets vanish, and his only concern is to find his parents. A kind-hearted man notices the distressed child and tries to comfort him by offering to buy him the things he wanted earlier, but the child only wants his parents.
The story highlights the child’s emotional journey and the deep bond he shares with his parents, emphasizing the importance of family and the sense of security they provide.