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Question 16 Marks
Give a character-sketch of the grandmother. Answer to the context of the chapter How I Taught My Grandmother to Read.
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The grandmother was an elderly lady of sixty-two in the plot. She lacked education as she had never attended school. She lamented her lack of literacy when her granddaughter went to participate in a wedding ceremony. At that moment, she felt powerless and reliant as she couldn't read 'Kashi Yatre' on her own. This incident sparked a transformation in her life. She resolved to learn how to read in order to attain independence. Her determination aided her and she successfully acquired the skill of reading. She believed that 'age is never a hindrance to learning' and she validated that notion. She was a conventional lady who believed in paying respect by touching the feet of God, elders, and teachers. Consequently, during the Dussehra festival, she respectfully touched the feet of her granddaughter, acknowledging her as a teacher. In conclusion, she was a loving lady with immense determination and firm willpower.
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Question 26 Marks
Why is Bishop harsh to his sister but soft in his approach to the convict?
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Persome, a pragmatic and perceptive individual, was driven by practicality and a worldly outlook. She finds herself at odds with her brother's unwavering dedication to acts of boundless charity, perceiving it as excessive. In contrast, the Bishop stands as a paragon of an exemplary priest, believing that his sister should possess a deeper comprehension of his motives. However, discontent pervades Persome's being upon witnessing the Bishop's intervention to save the convict. While the Bishop demonstrates remarkable emotional control, his sister's dissatisfaction remains unabated. Aware of the complexities at hand, the Bishop endeavors to navigate the situation with a blend of understanding and compassion, for he intimately identifies with the plight of the convict. Consequently, he assumes a stern demeanor towards Persome while adopting a gentler and more empathetic approach in his dealings with the transformed individual.
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