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va), , Ans., , ( GSKILLS ), (__ WRITING SKILLS, , Write a character sketch of ‘Hari Singh’ with, the help of the following points, using the, paragraph format., , Hari Singh's background, , | His dishonesty, , , , His aspirations, , |_ His courage to change himself, , , , , , is a seasoned small-time thief. He, a manipulative young boy who, ‘is former employers and escaped, , police. He tells lies and takes up new names to, , , , , , had cheated, , , , , , elude the police. Hehasa specific modus operandi, He is a perfect example of how, old habits die hard. Although he meets a trusting, simple employer like Anil, he doesn’t hesitate, to rob him of his money by making a profit of a, rupee daily while buying every day supplies. He, even robs Anil of his money and decides to run, away. However, deep down, inside this deceitful, young robber is a boy, who is willing and open to, corrections and who doesn’t mind being taught, to cook. The eagerness to learn, to read and, write is what brings him back to Anil. No matter, how hard he tries, he cannot bring himself to, betray Anil’s trust and run away with his money., He misses the conversation with Anil and his, friendship with him which comes across as more, valuable to him than the money he steals. He is, grateful to Anil for bringing about a change in, him by educating him. He is courageous enough, to change himself by returning to Anil knowing, very well that if Anil discovered the robbery, he, could get him arrested. Perhaps, these qualities, are what makes him appear more human than, , to steal money, , , , (8)., , Ans., , coment, Imagine that Anil catches Hari red-handed, when Hari is stealing the money under the, mattress. Compose a short dialogue between, the two, which reflects Anil’s shock and Hari’s, repeated apologies., , (Anil is fast asleep as Hari enters his room), Hari (thinking to himself) : I must hurry up, if1, have to take the 10:30 Express to Lucknow., , (Hari checks whether Anil is asleep and then, slides his hand under the mattress), , ‘Anil (alarmed by the disturbance) : Hari? What, are you doing here so late in the night?, , Hari: No, nothing. I had just come to put the, bedsheet., , ‘Anil (switching on the light): I can’t believe my, eyes, Hari. You were trying to steal my money., Hari: No, Lam sorry, I was just..., , ‘Anil: Don’t you speak a word. I have almost, caught you red-handed. All this while I thought, I would be able to pull you out of your wretched, immoral ways but I was wrong!, , Hari: No sir, I am sorry, I didn’t mean to betray, you., , Anil: How ungrateful can you be? I am shocked., No, more than that, I am hurt. I had never, imagined that you would pay me back for my, kindness in this fashion., , Hari: Please forgive me. I couldn't resist the, temptation. I am extremely sorry I won't do it, ever again., , Anil: What makes you think that I can trust you, again? You have disappointed me. I learnt today, that old habits die hard., , (Anil sits with his hand on his head while Hari, sits by his feet pleading and sobbing.)
