The lesson "Lost Spring" is a realistic portrayal of the lives of street children. Discuss . ( 120 - 150 words)
“Lost Spring” is a disheartening annotation on the political system of our country, a system which assails thousands of life through hopeless poverty. The two protagonists in this story are Saheb and Mukesh. The innocent children have eyes full of dream and hope, but, they are never fulfilled. The author gives an outline of how the corrupted political organization of our society and the country as a whole snatches away innocent dreams. Mukesh wanted to work as a car mechanic and Saheb had dreams of going to school. But all these were futile dreams as they were forced to work in some places like tea stall and glass factory, which were starkly in opposition to their wish. With the help of their life story, the author gives an overview of the besmirched political system of our society and the country as a whole. The condition of the group of poor’s, who has always been pestered by the rich group for years, still remains so. The slavery has repressed their power to protest against the group which harasses them. They never get the life which they dream of. The paucity of money restrains them from breaking the shackles of bondage and starting something new. Even if someone from the group tries to rise up, the society which is dominated by the rich class, the police, the middleman, the sahukars and last but in no condition the least are the politicians, harassed that person. The rich do not tolerate any kind of audacity to stand up against their authority. The luxuries of life, the justice, fulfillment of dreams are the names of those dishes which are served only in the plates of the people having the clout. Those are not meant for the downtrodden.