Introduction to the Short Story - Lamp
There was an old tamp. The old street lamp had flashed and given light for 24 years. He served the street for a longer period. Now, this was his last day of work. He was to retire today. He was thinking about what would be his future afterward.
The following day, he would be taken before the city hall leader (mayor) who might determine his destiny. Mayor is the person who will decide whether this lamp will work ahead or not. The lamp was worried about his future. Everyone was eager to listen to the decision of the mayor. He would either serve in a town or a processing plant or would be broken down in an iron foundry.
The Street Lamp
The Memories
He recalled everything he had seen from the post. He remembered the entire good and bad incidents. He recalled how he gave light to the city over the last 24 years. He would unquestionably miss the gatekeeper who had joined duty that night he was placed up on the post. The watchman’s wife would clean him and give him oil consistently. With this large number of cheerful thoughts and memories, he moaned and headed out to rest. He was satisfied with his work and dedication. At least he fulfilled his duty every night for 24 years. This was a great honor for him.
The Decision Time
Surprisingly, the following night he realized that he was lighting in the watchman's home. It was a great surprise for him. The lamp was so happy and exciting. The guard had asked the city hall leader (mayor) to permit him to keep the lamp.
He was relieved to know that this was not the end of his life; it could light for a few more years. The old lamp was exceptionally glad for he could now live with the watchman's family until the end of time. Now he could live his life happily. He thanked the watchman and his wife for giving him a new life. It was lighting again, it was glowing again.
The Street Lamp with Watchman
Summary
Following is the summary of the story:
We should be thankful to each and everything around us which is helping us in any way.
Reuse things as much as you can.
It is better to recycle things instead of throwing them.
Be kind to each other.
All things present in our life are useful to us, take care of them so that they can be used for a longer period.
FAQs on Short Story Lamp
1. Describe The Lamp?
The Lamp was serving the city for the last 24 years. The old street lamp had flashed and given light for 24 years. He served the street for a longer period. But, unfortunately, he was about to retire. He had a lot of good and bad memories with him during these years. But, he was happy that he served the city very well. He lightened up every evening and gave light to the city for the whole night. As it was too old now they had to retire from their job.
2. Who took The Lamp at the end?
The watchman took The Lamp at the end of the story. The mayor decided to retire that lamp but luckily the watchman asked to take it home and the mayor agreed. It was a great surprise for him. The lamp was so happy and exciting. The guard had asked the city hall leader (mayor) to permit him to keep the lamp. He was relieved to know that this was not the end of his life; it could light for a few more years. The old lamp was exceptionally glad for he could now live with the watchman's family until the end of time.
