Question

Would you agree that the author’s grandmother was a person strong in character? If yes, give instances that show this.

Answer 1

Yes, the author’s grandmother was a person strong in character. The instances to prove this are given below. - The author’s grandmother was a person strong in character. She was a picture of contentment but she had firm convictions about certain things in her life. - She had her own thoughts about the learning at school. She considered the teaching of scriptures to be more fruitful than science and music. - In her phase of loneliness and seclusion, she took to wheel-spinning and feeding sparrows. She appeared composed and did not display any emotion when the author decided to go abroad for studies. - Ignoring everyone who tried to stop her, she sang for several hours celebrating the homecoming of her grandson. - During the last few hours of her life, ignoring the protests of her family members, she stopped talking to everyone and took to reciting prayers and telling her beads.