Page 2 - ln1-011330010111

The story is based on the theme of adjustment issues encountered by

teenagers. Routine problems of life appear grevious and difficult to

children in their growing up years. They fail to acknowledge the little

blessings offered by life and focus on the small missing things. It takes

some time, but love and support from people around them rebuild their

faith in the goodness of life. Zan felt so pressurized by the changes in

his life that he thought of death, the extreme way to escape. However,

genuine outpouring of concern from his schoolmates made him realize

that his fear and insecurities were unfounded. He connected back with

life with the help of his new friends

Title

The word „house‟ denotes a structure made of concrete material

while the word „home‟ connotes a place where love and concern

bind the people inhibiting a space. “A House is not a Home” is a

title because Zan did not lose his home when he lost his house.

Zan took to heart the burning down of his house and the things like

her backpack, his shoes and other belongings. When he received

love, support and concern from everyone around him, he realized

that the emotion which was present in his house had grown even

stronger after the fire strategy. He had lost the house but the house

home was still there, stronger than before. Hence, the title aptly

concepts the main idea that material losses can be recovered but

they cannot cause the loss of genuine emotions.

Message

All of us love our home. The happiness and warmth it provides

make us happy. But when a serious incident happens it throws