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What does Sahib's name mean and how is it ironic in his context?
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Sahib's name means 'Lord of the Universe', which is ironic considering his impoverished reality.
What is Mukesh's aspiration and how does it differ from his current situation?
Mukesh aspires to be a motor mechanic, which contrasts with his current life working in the glass-blowing industry.
Why did Sahib's family move from Dhaka to Seemapuri?
Sahib's family moved due to storms and political instability in Dhaka.
What call to action does Anees Jung propose in the conclusions?
Anees Jung calls for systemic change to remove children from labor and ensure their rights and education.
Describe the significance of barefooted children in the story.
Barefooted children symbolize the lack of resources and the poverty that forces them into labor.
What is the symbolic meaning of rag-picking according to *Lost Spring*?
Rag-picking is symbolic of searching for hope and survival in a life of poverty, as children look for useful items in the garbage.
What are the main themes discussed in *Lost Spring* by Anees Jung?
The main themes are the theft of childhood and the circumstances leading to child labor.
How does Anees Jung feel after promising to start a school for Sahib?
Anees Jung feels guilty about making an empty promise to start a school.
What societal and governmental failures are depicted in the story of Mukesh?
There is a failure to enforce laws against child labor and corruption among intermediaries and police, which discourages cooperative efforts.
What is the reflection on poverty and child labor in the conclusions?
Poverty and child labor are seen as deep-seated issues maintained by societal norms and lack of support, crushing children's dreams.
How does Anees Jung contrast the two worlds in the story?
Anees contrasts the exploited poor who work in oppressive conditions with the exploiting rich who sustain systemic poverty.
Who is Sahib and where does he come from?
Sahib is a boy from Dhaka now living in Seemapuri, who makes a living by rag-picking.
Describe the working conditions for children in Firozabad.
Children in Firozabad work in hazardous conditions with generations blinded by the hot furnaces in the glass-blowing industry.
How does Mukesh's family's history reflect on their current economic situation?
Mukesh's family has been involved in bangle-making for generations, and this inheritance has kept them impoverished despite their hard work.
What role does Seemapuri play in the lives of its residents according to Anees Jung?
Seemapuri is a settlement near Delhi with no proper amenities, where residents prioritize food over identity and live by rag-picking.
Explain the cultural context that forces children like Sahib into labor.
Poverty and a lack of resources force children into labor; cultural context includes prioritizing immediate survival needs over education or proper identity.
What hope does Anees Jung find in the children despite their harsh realities?
Anees Jung finds flickers of hope in children's aspirations, like Sahib's wish to go to school and Mukesh's dream to drive a car.
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