Sunder Singh and Suraj form an unlikely friendship. What draws them together?
Sunder Singh and Suraj are drawn together by their shared love for adventure and the unusual.
Suraj is an adventurous boy who cycles out of town to watch trains and explore tunnels, while Sunder Singh is a lonely watchman who rarely gets visitors.
Suraj's curiosity about the night train and his willingness to accompany Sunder Singh to drive out the leopard creates a bond between them.
Both are brave—Suraj insists on joining Sunder Singh despite the danger, and both work together to save the leopard. Their mutual respect and the shared experience of the leopard incident strengthen their friendship.
Explanation
The chapter shows how Suraj's adventurous spirit draws him to the watchman's hut, and how Sunder Singh welcomes him warmly ('Welcome, welcome. I don't often have visitors'). Their shared experience of entering the tunnel together to save the leopard creates a bond. Suraj refuses to stay behind ('No, I'm coming with you'), showing his loyalty and courage, which Sunder Singh appreciates.
Solution Steps
Sunder Singh and Suraj are drawn together by their shared love for adventure and the unusual
Suraj is an adventurous boy who explores tunnels, while Sunder Singh is a lonely watchman who rarely gets visitors
Suraj's curiosity about the night train and willingness to help with the leopard creates a bond
Both characters show bravery—Suraj insists on joining despite danger, and both work together to save the leopard
Their mutual respect and shared experience of the leopard incident strengthen their friendship