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(c) Read the following short story and write an analytical report using any of the
theories of literature.

The Lost Key

Naomi lived at Majengo Street in Arusha with her parents. She had a peculiar habit of
collecting keys of all shapes and sizes. Each key held a mysterious allure for her as if
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it held the secret to a hidden world. This made people strangely look at her, wondering
if she was all there. Even her parents tried to talk to her about this but Naomi as she
was normally called, would just listen and continue her key-collecting ventures. One
afternoon, while wandering through the Majengo market, Naomi stumbled upon an
old, rusted key tucked away in a dusty corner. Its intricate design and worn appearance
intrigued her, and she knew she had to have it. Little did she know, this key would lead
her on an unexpected adventure.
As Naomi tucked the key into her pocket, she felt a sudden urge to explore. She
wandered through the Arusha streets, her heart pounding with excitement. Eventually,
she found herself standing in front of an ancient-looking door tucked between two
towering buildings. Without hesitation, Naomi inserted the key into the lock and turned
it. At first, it looked like it was the wrong key. Naomi tried to twist it and it opened.
With trembling hands, she pushed it. With a creak, the door swung open, revealing a
dimly lit staircase leading down into darkness.
They say curiosity killed the cat but in this instance, curiosity drove her forward. She
descended into the depths below. The air grew colder, and the sound of her footsteps
echoed off the stone walls. Suddenly, she found herself in a vast underground chamber
filled with glittering treasures and artefacts. It was as if she had stepped into another
world entirely.
As Naomi explored the chamber, she came across a locked chest nestled in the corner.
Without hesitation, she reached into her pocket and retrieved the same key she had found
at the Majengo market. With a click, the chest sprang open, revealing a shimmering
necklace adorned with precious gems. But as Naomi reached out to touch it, she heard
a voice echoing in the darkness.
“Who dares to disturb my treasure?” It boomed.

Startled, Naomi turned to see a towering figure emerging from the shadows. It was
a guardian, tasked with protecting the treasures hidden within the chamber. With a
trembling voice, Naomi explained how she had stumbled upon the key and followed it
to this underground world.

Impressed by her bravery and honesty, the guardian smiled and handed her the necklace.
“You have proven yourself worthy,” he said. “May this treasure bring you joy and
prosperity.”

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