Story: Footprints Without Feet
Summary (सारांश – Easy English)
The story “Footprints Without Feet” is about a scientist named Griffin, who invents a formula to become invisible. Griffin becomes invisible by drinking his own formula, which makes him completely unseen.
Once invisible, he starts committing crimes. He steals things, scares people, and wanders freely without being noticed. He also visits his laboratory to check things without anyone seeing him.
However, being invisible creates many problems for Griffin. He cannot control his anger and feels lonely. Eventually, he is caught by the police after trying to steal and cause trouble. His invisibility does not save him from facing consequences of his actions.
Moral: Science can be dangerous if misused, and bad deeds cannot remain hidden forever.
Hindi Translation (हिंदी में सारांश)
कहानी “Footprints Without Feet” एक वैज्ञानिक ग्रिफिन के बारे में है, जिसने अदृश्य (Invisible) होने का फॉर्मूला बनाया। वह अपने बनाए फॉर्मूले को पीकर पूरी तरह अदृश्य हो जाता है।
अदृश्य होने के बाद, ग्रिफिन चोरी करने लगता है, लोगों को डराता है और बिना किसी को दिखाई दिए घूमता है। वह अपने प्रयोगशाला में भी जाता है और सब कुछ जांचता है, बिना किसी को पता चले।
लेकिन अदृश्य होने से उसे कई समस्याएँ होती हैं। वह अपने गुस्से को नियंत्रित नहीं कर पाता और अकेला महसूस करता है। अंत में, पुलिस उसे पकड़ लेती है। उसकी अदृश्यता उसे उसके कर्मों के परिणाम से नहीं बचा पाती।
शिक्षा: विज्ञान का दुरुपयोग खतरनाक हो सकता है और बुरे कर्म हमेशा छुपाए नहीं जा सकते।
Important Questions and Answers (Important Q&A)
Short Answer Questions (Short Q&A)
- Who is Griffin?
- Griffin is a scientist who invents a formula to become invisible.
- What is Griffin’s invention?
- He invents a chemical formula that makes him invisible.
- What did Griffin do after becoming invisible?
- He committed thefts, scared people, and wandered freely without being seen.
- Why was Griffin caught?
- He was caught because he could not control his actions, and the police finally trapped him.
- What is the moral of the story?
- Misusing science is dangerous, and bad deeds cannot remain hidden.
Long Answer Question (Long Q&A)
Q: Write the summary of the story “Footprints Without Feet” and explain the problems faced by Griffin.
A:
“Footprints Without Feet” is the story of a scientist named Griffin who discovers a formula to make himself invisible. He drinks the formula and becomes completely unseen. After becoming invisible, Griffin starts committing crimes like stealing, frightening people, and exploring places secretly.
Being invisible, however, causes many problems for Griffin. He becomes angry easily, feels lonely, and cannot trust anyone. His invisibility makes him arrogant, and he starts misusing his power for selfish reasons. Eventually, the police catch him while he is trying to commit more crimes. His invisibility does not protect him from facing the consequences.
The story teaches that science, if misused, can become dangerous, and one’s wrong actions are never completely hidden.