Q1)Write a short note on 'Life at Seemapuri'
Answer:- Although Seemapuri was a place on the ' periphery of Delhi' still metaphorically it was miles away from it. This was because of the poor living conditions available at Seemapuri which were far apart from the high class standard for living in Delhi. Delhi provide people with skyscraper, high-class lifestyle, furnished flat, proper drainage facilities and many more. On the contrary Seemapuri, the dwelling place for "squatter" from Bangladesh is a "wilderness" with structure of mud with roofs of tin and tarpaulin,devoid of sewage, drainage or running water facilities. They live without identity, without permits,only with ration card to get them into voter's list and enable to buy grains. Temporary house, demolished by storm and tattered clothes and sarees have been the fate of Seemapuri folk. Children grow up becoming partners of survival with destiny being rag-picking.
Q2) Justify the title "Lost spring".
Answer:-. The story "Lost spring" has a tinge of irony . Spring ,the best season and being full of colour, fragrance and freshness,it is also a season of renewal and growth . The childhood of human life is often likened to spring as it marks the beginning of human life and has a tremendous scope for growth. It is full of tenderness,joy, pleasure and plays. Children anywhere in the world are a source of great joy. But ironically millions of children like Saheb and Mukesh experience no spring in their lives for their childhood is consumed in making a living. Education,play and pleasure are not for them to enjoy. They must work to support themselves and their families. Thus the title brings out the depravity of child labour in a very telling way. So the title is justified.
Q3) What is Saheb looking for in the garbage dumps? Where is he and where has he come from?
Answer:- Saheb, the rag-picker and one of the protagonist of the story is 'scrounging' for a rupee in the garbage which seems to be gold to them " wrapped in wonder". They have a hope to find more coin or sometimes even a ten rupees note.
Saheb- e- alam resides in Seemapuri in the periphery of Delhi which is a 'wilderness' 'deviod of sewage or drainage', etc.and without even identity.
Saheb has come from Bangladesh and was a refugee.
Saheb- e- alam resides in Seemapuri in the periphery of Delhi which is a 'wilderness' 'deviod of sewage or drainage', etc.and without even identity.
Saheb has come from Bangladesh and was a refugee.