Class 12 English | My Old Home Summary, Theme & Characters Explained Simply

Class 12 English | My Old Home Summary, Theme & Characters Explained Simply
In this video, we explain “My Old Home” by Lu Xun, one of the most famous Chinese writers.
You’ll learn the summary, theme, and character explanation in simple and easy English — perfect for NEB Class 12 final exam preparation.
Watch till the end to understand the message of change, memory, and hope in the story.
Topics covered:
Summary of My Old Home
Theme explained in simple words
Character sketch of Runtu, Narrator, and others
Moral and message of the story
Summary :- The story “My Old Home” by Lu Xun is about a man who returns to his old village after twenty years. He feels sad because his village looks dull and lifeless compared to how he remembered it. He meets his childhood friend Runtu, who was once full of life and energy but has now become poor and tired. The narrator realizes how time, poverty, and social differences have changed people and places.
Before leaving, he gives Runtu’s son some household things and hopes that the new generation will have a better and friendlier future.
Theme:- The story shows the effects of time and social change.
It explores friendship and class difference between rich and poor.
It tells how memories of childhood are different from reality.
t shows hope for a better future through the friendship of their children.
The main theme: Change is painful, but hope can connect people again.
Main Characters
The Narrator (Lu Xun):
He is an educated man who returns to his old home after twenty years. He feels sad to see how everything has changed. He remembers his childhood days with Runtu and realizes how time and class difference separate people.
Runtu:
He was the narrator’s childhood friend. In the past, he was active, brave, and full of stories about nature and animals. Now, he is poor and tired due to his hard life as a farmer. He feels shy and distant because of social differences.
Mother:
A kind and loving woman who tries to make peace between the narrator and Runtu. She understands both sides and represents warmth and kindness.
Shu Sheng (Runtu’s son):
He symbolizes hope and new friendship for the future generation.
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