The Thief's Story Class 10 English Complete Chapter Summary Under 10 Mins | Class 10 Boards 2023

The video begins with an introduction to 'The Thief's Story,' Chapter 2 from 'Footprints Without Feet,' written by Ruskin Bond. The story revolves around a 15-year-old boy named Hari Singh, a thief who uses different names and befriends people to rob them.

Hari Singh encounters Anil, a 25-year-old struggling writer, during a wrestling match. Hari flatters Anil to get work, claiming he can cook. Anil, despite discovering Hari's inability to cook, teaches him how to cook, read, write, and add numbers.

Anil receives a bundle of money for his published articles and keeps it under his mattress. Hari steals the money at midnight, but misses a train to Lucknow. Drenched in rain, he starts feeling agitated and regretful, realizing Anil's kindness and the value of the education he was receiving.

Hari decides to return the money, placing it back under the mattress even though it's wet. The next morning, Anil offers Hari 50 rupees, stating he'd earned it. Hari realizes the notes are still damp, indicating Anil knew about the theft but chose to forgive him and continue teaching him, showing no disgust.