What is the summary of the story The Hero by R K Narayan?

Answer 1

a short summary:

swami's father was reading a newspaper and read About a Boy who fought with a tiger. A sharp discussion went between Swami ans his father; it ended in a dare. Swami should sleep alone in the office room without his grandmother to show he has courage. When it was the time for the dare, at night, Swami, without planning, bit the most scary thief in the city - he did it out of fear. Now, Swami was respected from his school and police that appreciated what he did. As his father wasn't at home, Swami got the chance and went to sleep with his grandmother again - turned to a hero as he won against his father.

Answer 2

the hero tells about a boy who is afraid to sleep alone' but who is forced to do so by his parents. but at the end of the day he emerges as a hero!!! apart from sleeping alone he could also catch a thief...

Answer 3

"The Hero" by R. K. Narayan is about a man named Swami who is tasked with catching a venomous snake that has been causing panic in his village. Despite his fear, Swami faces the challenge and successfully catches the snake, becoming a hero in the eyes of the villagers. However, he learns that heroism comes at a personal cost, as he struggles with his own emotions and fears throughout the ordeal.