Chapter Wise Topic Wise Notes Class 9 English (Prose) Chapter 1 The Fun They Had

“The Fun They Had” is a short story by Isaac Asimov that imagines a future where traditional schools no longer exist and children are taught by mechanical teachers in their homes. The story follows two children, Margie and Tommy, who discover an old book that describes schools from the past where students attended physical classrooms and were taught by human teachers. The story highlights the contrast between the impersonal, solitary nature of their futuristic education and the communal, interactive nature of traditional schooling. It raises questions about the impact of technology on education and human relationships.