Key Concepts
- 1Why did Hari Singh return the stolen money?
- 2Why did Hari Singh return the stolen money?
- 3Why did Hari Singh return the stolen money?
- 4Why did Hari Singh return the stolen money?
- 5Why did Hari Singh return the stolen money?
- 6Why did Hari Singh return the stolen money?
- 7Why did Hari Singh return the stolen money?
- 8Why did Hari Singh return the stolen money?
Important Formulas & Facts
Hari Singh realised that education (which Anil was teaching him) was worth far more than 600 rupees. Literacy would open doors to honest employment forever. He returned the money because he valued Anil's trust and the chance to learn.
Hari Singh realised that education (which Anil was teaching him) was worth far more than 600 rupees. Literacy would open doors to honest employment forever. He returned the money because he valued Anil's trust and the chance to learn.
Hari Singh realised that education (which Anil was teaching him) was worth far more than 600 rupees. Literacy would open doors to honest employment forever. He returned the money because he valued Anil's trust and the chance to learn.
Hari Singh realised that education (which Anil was teaching him) was worth far more than 600 rupees. Literacy would open doors to honest employment forever. He returned the money because he valued Anil's trust and the chance to learn.
Hari Singh realised that education (which Anil was teaching him) was worth far more than 600 rupees. Literacy would open doors to honest employment forever. He returned the money because he valued Anil's trust and the chance to learn.
Hari Singh realised that education (which Anil was teaching him) was worth far more than 600 rupees. Literacy would open doors to honest employment forever. He returned the money because he valued Anil's trust and the chance to learn.
Hari Singh realised that education (which Anil was teaching him) was worth far more than 600 rupees. Literacy would open doors to honest employment forever. He returned the money because he valued Anil's trust and the chance to learn.
Hari Singh realised that education (which Anil was teaching him) was worth far more than 600 rupees. Literacy would open doors to honest employment forever. He returned the money because he valued Anil's trust and the chance to learn.
Must-Know Questions
Q1What is the real name of the narrator in 'The Thief's Story'?
The narrator's real name is never revealed. He goes by Hari Singh, but he tells Anil that he changes his name every month to avoid detection. Hari Singh is just his current alias.
Q2How much money did Hari Singh steal from Anil?
Hari Singh stole 600 rupees from under Anil's mattress. Anil had earned this money from a magazine that had published one of his articles.
Q3Why did Hari Singh return the stolen money?
Hari Singh returned the money because he realised that Anil's trust, love, and the education he was receiving were worth more than 600 rupees. He knew that if he remained with Anil, he could learn to read and write, which would open up a whole world of opportunities. A life of petty crime offered no future compared to literacy and respect.
Q4How did Anil react the next morning after the money was returned?
Anil gave Hari Singh a 50-rupee note and said he had paid him his wages. He smiled and said he would start teaching him to write full sentences. Anil knew the money had been stolen and returned (the notes were still wet from rain), but he chose not to confront Hari Singh, showing his understanding and compassion.
Q5How did Hari Singh spend the evening at the railway station after stealing the money?
After stealing the money, Hari Singh went to the railway station to catch the Lucknow Express and flee. He reached the station and even ran on the platform, but the train had already left. He sat alone at the platform, contemplating his life. Then he wandered the streets, sat in the maidan (park), and got wet in the rain. During this time, he reflected on what he would lose — Anil's trust, friendship, and the opportunity to learn to read and write. This reflection made him decide to return.
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