The Eyes are not Here by Ruskin Bond

 Quick Notes for Revision- “The Eyes are not Here”

About the Author (Ruskin Bond):

1.      Date of Birth: Ruskin Bond was born on 19 May 1934.

2.      Heritage: He is an Indian author of British descent, with his father, Aubrey Alexander Bond, being an RAF officer posted in India.

3.      Education: Bond studied at Bishop Cotton School in Shimla.

4.      Literary Achievement: His debut novel, “The Room on the Roof,” won the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize in 1957.

5.      Notable Awards: Bond received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1992 for “Our Trees Still Grow in the Dehra.” He was also honored with the Padma Shri in 1999 and the Padma Bhushan in 2014.

6.      Prolific Writer: He has authored numerous short stories, essays, novels, and children’s books.

7.      Current Residence: Ruskin Bond currently resides with his adopted family in Landour, Mussoorie.

Summary

1.      Initial Loneliness: The narrator begins the journey alone in the train compartment, with her parents bidding her farewell at the station.

2.      Parental Concern: The parents express concern for her safety, advising her on handling her belongings and not talking to strangers.

3.      Unexpected Company: As the train departs, the narrator is surprised to discover another passenger in the compartment, who asks if she’s headed to Dehradun.

4.      Conversation with a Stranger: The narrator engages in conversation with the girl, who reveals she’s traveling to Saharanpur to meet her aunt.

5.      Mutual Envy: The girl envies the narrator’s destination, Mussoorie, which offers a beautiful sight in October.

6.      A Compliment: The narrator compliments the girl’s face, noting its uniqueness, which makes her happy as it’s a departure from the usual “You have a pretty face.”

7.      Farewell: The girl disembarks at her destination, and a man enters the compartment, apologizing for not being as attractive a companion as the girl’s predecessor.

8.      Revelation: When asked about the girl, the man reveals that her eyes were beautiful but of no use to her because she was completely blind.

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