Chapter Overview
'The Lost Child' is a touching story of a young boy who, while walking through a fair with his parents, gets separated from them and experiences the distress of being alone. Initially attracted by various objects in the fair, the child becomes anxious and longingly calls for his parents. The story beautifully portrays the innocence, attachment, and emotional connection between a child and their parents. It also highlights how material desires fade in comparison to the comfort of being with loved ones.
Important Keywords
- Lost Child: The main character, a young boy who gets separated from his parents at the fair.
- Fair: The event in which the child becomes lost amidst various attractions.
- Innocence: The child’s purity and simple desires for toys, sweets, and flowers.
- Separation Anxiety: The distress the child feels when realizing he is alone.
- Attachment: The emotional bond the child shares with his parents.
- Parental Love: The comforting security and affection the child longs for once separated.