Mukesh’s dream of becoming a motor mechanic represents a hopeful aspiration for a better future and a desire to escape the cycle of poverty associated with the glass-blowing industry. It signifies his quest for personal dignity, independence, and a profession ...

Mukesh’s family is involved in the traditional craft of glass-blowing, a labor-intensive and hazardous occupation that has been passed down through generations in Firozabad. This work entails long hours spent in hot, cramped workshops, where they create glass products, often ...

By describing Mukesh’s dream as a “mirage,” the author conveys the idea that his aspiration to become a mechanic is ultimately an illusion, difficult to attain given the harsh realities of his circumstances. Just as a mirage is an optical ...

The bangle industry in Firozabad traps workers through a combination of tradition, poverty, and systemic exploitation. Families often feel compelled to continue the generational craft of bangle-making, viewing it as their only means of survival, which perpetuates a cycle of ...

Mukesh plans to achieve his dream of becoming a mechanic by seeking out opportunities for education and training, demonstrating his determination to break free from the constraints of his family’s traditional occupation. He expresses a desire to learn the skills ...

The author mentions child labor laws in the context of Mukesh’s story to highlight the stark contrast between legal protections and the harsh realities faced by children in the bangle-making industry. Despite the existence of laws intended to prevent child ...

In the story, bangles symbolize both the beauty and the burden of tradition within Mukesh’s community. While they represent the craftsmanship and cultural heritage passed down through generations, they also embody the constraints and hardships associated with the bangle-making industry. ...