The Tale of Custard the Dragon Summary

The Tale of Custard the Dragon Summary Class 10 English

`The Tale of Custard the Dragon’ is a whimsical fantasy. Belinda lives alone in her house with four pets, a dog, a cat, a mouse and a dragon named Custard. All other dwellers of the house except Custard, pride themselves on their fearlessness. They mock poor Custard for his timidity. However, when the real danger comes all others run away in a panic except Custard. Only Custard fights ferociously and swallows the pirate. The poem ends ironically. After the danger is past, everyone begins to boast again about their courage. Ironically, Custard who fought like a hero against the pirate agrees that everyone else is braver than he is. So, appearances may be deceptive. And even your merit and real value may not be recognized by your unwilling rivals.

The Tale of Custard the Dragon’ is a comical poem written by Ogden Nash. A young lady name Belinda lived in a little white house with her four pets. They were Ink-a little black kitten, Blink-a little grey mouse, Mustard-a yellow dog, and Custard-a little pet dragon. Ink, Blink, and Mustard boasted of their bravery. They often made fun of custard for his cowardice. One day a pirate breaks into Belinda’s house. He had pistols in both hands. Ink, Blink, and Mustard run away in fear and hide. But custard faces the pirate bravely and kills him. Belinda was very much happy with Custard. She embraced him. The other pets also danced with joy. But soon after they were again boasting of their bravery. Belinda was again taken in by them. She showered all her care for Ink, Blink, and Mustard and leaving Custard crying for a nice safe cage. Please refer The Tale of Custard the Dragon Summary for more revision notes.

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