The theme is shown through Custard, the dragon, who seems cowardly because he always wants a safe cage. But when a pirate attacks, Custard is the only one brave enough to fight and save his friends. This shows that true bravery can hide behind fear.

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Belinda = The main female character in the poem who lives with several pets (बेलिंदा), Kitten = A small, young cat; here, it refers to Belinda’s black pet named Ink (बिल्ली का बच्चा), Mouse = A small rodent; in this context, it is Belinda’s grey pet named Blink (बेलिंदा की चूहा पालतू),

Wagon = A cart or a four-wheeled toy; used by Belinda (बेलिंदा की खिलौना गाड़ी), Realio, trulio = An expression indicating genuineness or truthfulness (सचमुच, वास्तव में), Dragon = A mythical, fire-breathing creature; Belinda’s pet named Custard (बेलिंदा का ड्रैगन पालतू), Ink = Name of Belinda’s black kitten (बेलिंदा की काली बिल्ली का नाम),

Blink = Name of Belinda’s grey mouse (बेलिंदा की चूहा पालतू का नाम), Mustard = Name of Belinda’s brave yellow dog (बेलिंदा के पीले कुत्ते का नाम), Coward = Lacking courage; describes Custard’s nature (डरपोक, जैसे कस्टर्ड है), Custard = Name of Belinda’s timid dragon (बेलिंदा के डरपोक ड्रैगन का नाम), Spikes = Pointed features on top of Custard (कस्टर्ड के ऊपर की नोकदार बातें),

Scales = Hard protective layers on Custard’s body (कस्टर्ड के शरीर पर कठोर परतें), Fireplace = Describing Custard’s wide mouth (कस्टर्ड का विशाल मुंह), Chimney = Refers to Custard’s tall nose (कस्टर्ड की ऊंची नाक),

Daggers = Sharp pointed features on Custard’s feet (कस्टर्ड के पैरों की नुकीली बातें), Barrel = Cylindrical shape; indicating Belinda’s bravery (बेलिंदा की बहादुरी का प्रतीक), Lions = Symbol of bravery; chased by Ink and Blink (बहादुरी का प्रतीक, जिसे इंक और ब्लिंक भागा रहे हैं),

Rage = Extreme anger; indicating Mustard’s bravery (जोरदार गुस्सा, मस्टर्ड की बहादुरी को दर्शाता है), Cage = Enclosed space; Custard wishes for a safe one (सुरक्षित पिंजरा, जिसकी कस्टर्ड चाहत है)