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A Thief's Story (Worksheet)
A Thief's Story (Worksheet)
CLASS X
Learning Objectives: - The students understand that thieves are not born but are made in this
world and can be changed to be good people with a change in one’s behaviour towards them.
Going through this data, write an Analytical Paragraph on house help turning criminals in 100-
120 words.
You could start like this:-
‘More than 700 criminal acts are committed across the country every year by domestic helps.
This alarming statistics comes from the National Crime Records Bureau's (NCRB) Crime of
India Report 2008 that lists 77,247 crimes committed in residential premises……….’
Visual Aids…
1. The students will be made to watch a candid interview of Ruskin Bond.
Youtube video link: Ruskin Bond in conversation with The English Nut!
Life experiences of Ruskin Bond
Ruskin Bond on the joy of writing
Up For A Discussion!!
i. Referring to a story done in class 9th, ‘The Beggar’ , Comment on how one’s kindness,
compassion and selflessness can transform a thief / criminal to a good human being.
ii. Give your views on what according to you are the probable problems faced by domestic
workers in India.
I. Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow:-
1. “Well, it’s time I did some real work, I told myself; I’m out of practice.”
2. “When the train had gone, I found myself standing alone on the deserted platform. I had no
idea where to spend the night. I had no friends.”
(a) Why was the speaker standing alone on the platform?
(b) Why did he not have any friends?
(c) Which word in the extract is an antonym of the word ‘crowded’?
(d) Give an antonym of the word, ‘deserted’
II. Answer the following questions in 40-50 words:
1. ‘Everyone must have a chance to reform’. Do you think Anil worked upon these values ? If
yes, did he succeed?
2. Did Hari Singh understand the value of education? Did he forget about it in the excitement of
carrying out the theft?
3. Describe Had Singh’s dilemma at the station. What made him turn so indecisive on his act?
4. What did Hari mean by different reactions of the people when they are robbed ? Do you think
deception was his way of life? Give reason.
2. (a) ‘He knew. But neither his lips nor his eyes showed anything..’ Explain the context of this
line.
(b) Give a logical reasoning on why Hari did not confront Anil over stealing his money. Did he
lack the courage for that or did he want to maintain good relations with Anil?
3. The story, ‘The Thief’s Story’ is an in depth study of the human mind. Comment.