Question

Write the central idea of any one of the following poems:
My Mother at Sixty-six

Hint:

Central ideas often summarize the essence of a poem, focusing on its themes and emotions.

Answer 1

In “My Mother at Sixty-six,” Kamala Das reflects on the inevitable process of aging and the emotional pain of separation. The poet feels a deep sense of sorrow and helplessness as she observes her mother’s frail condition, but she masks her emotions with a hopeful smile.