Anil is a tall, lean 25-year-old man. It is easy to get along with him because he is simple, kind, and relaxed. Hari Singh comes to him looking for work, he agrees to keep him as a cook. Hari could not cook, but Anil still let him live with him and taught him how to read, write, and cook. Anil lets Hari live with him and teaches him how to read, write, and cook, even though he knows Hari can't cook. He writes for magazines. When he receives a cheque, he goes out and celebrates.
Anil knew all about the theft. He knew how and when Hari Singh stole the money and put it back under the mattress. Neither his lips nor his eyes showed anything about it. He didn't want to hand Hari Singh over to the police. It would have ruined him. He forgive him. He gives him fifty rupees and tells Hari that he will now be paid regularly. Hari saw a change in himself because Anil forgave him and loved him. He was Hari Singh's friend and guide, which also helped him change.
Hari Singh is a seasoned small-time thief. He was a fifteen-year-old boy. He had cheated his former employers and escaped the police. He tells lies and takes up new names to elude the police. He has a specific modus operandi to steal money. He is a perfect example of how old habits die hard .He approaches Anil seeking a job with him. Hari Singh continues to cheat Anil by stealing his money while he is sent to the bazaar for daily 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. 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.
What does Anil do when he discovers Hari Singh's theft?
(a) Reports him to the police
(b) Fires him immediately
(c) Forgives him and gives him another chance
(d) Asks him to return all the stolen money
Solution
(c) Forgives him and gives him another chance
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What change does Hari Singh undergo under Anil's influence?
(a) He becomes more skilled at stealing
(b) He becomes more dishonest
(c) He becomes eager to learn and improve himself
(d) He becomes more cautious about his criminal activities
Solution
(c) He becomes eager to learn and improve himself
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