The Snake and the Mirror by Ruskin Bond is a suspenseful story included in Class 10 English. The story revolves around a man who is obsessed with his looks and spends a lot of time in front of the mirror. One day, while admiring himself, he notices a poisonous snake lurking behind the mirror.
Terrified, he tries to escape but realizes the snake is dead. In a twist of irony, he discovers that the snake was actually his own reflection in the mirror. The story humorously explores human vanity, fear, and the consequences of self-obsession. It teaches a lesson about the dangers of pride and how our own perceptions can sometimes deceive us.
