How I taught my grandmother to read

Q1-a) What made Triveni a popular writer.

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Triveni was a popular writer because of her style of writing was very easy-to-understand and also convincing. Moreover, she used to write on the complex psychological problems in the lives of common people which was another reason of her popularity.

Q1-b) Why did the grandmother depend on the granddaughter to know the story?

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The grandmother depended on her granddaughter to know the story for two reasons. The first one was that she did not go to school and hence she couldn’t read. The second one that she was too embarrassed to ask anyone elase.

Q1-c) Could the grandmother succeed in accomplishing her desire to read? How?

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Yes, the grandmother succeeded in accomplishing her desire to read as she wanted to be independent so she set a deadline for herself and with determination she learnt the Kannada alphabet when she was 62 years old.

Q1-d) Which of the following traits would be relevant to the character of the narrator’s grandmother?

   1)   Determined

   2)  Selfish

   3)  Emotional

   4) Mean

Give reasons for your choice.

Ans:

1)   Determined : despite her old age, she took the decision to learn how to read Kannada alphabet and also completed her determination which showed her determination towards learning.

3) emotional: when her granddaughter went to wedding event, there was no one who can read and told the story of ‘Kashi Yatri’ as she was illiterate. She cried for her helplessness and felt upset at not being able to read.

Q2) Why did the grandmother think of learning to read and write at the age of sixty-two?

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Grandmother realized the importance of education in her granddaughter’s absence. She had been unable to read the latest episode of ‘ Kashi Yatre ‘. She felt helpless at her inability to read. She had depended on her granddaughter but then she decided to learn the alphabet and become self-reliant.

Q3) why was ‘ Kashi Yatre’ grandmother’s favourite novel ? Give two reasons to support your answer.

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‘Kashi Yatre’ was grandmother favourite novel as she identified herself with the novel’s protagonist, who never went to school and her desire was to go to Kashi which was believed to be the ultimate Punya.

Q4) What is described in the novel, ‘Kashi Yatre’?

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‘Kashi Yatre’ was a story of an old woman who wished to visit Kashi and worship Lord Vishweshwara. She was a devout woman who wished to perform the ultimate act of Punya. But, she chooses to help an orphan girl with her savings and believes it is more important than going to Kashi.

Q5) What were the obstacles the grandmother faced when she was a young girl ?

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The grandmother lost her mother when she was very young. She had nobody to look after her and guide her. She never went to school and got married at a very young age. Then, she had children and became busy.

Q6) Grandmother gave a gift to her granddaughter. What was that and why did she give it?

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Grandmother gave a frock material to the granddaughter. It was a mark of affection, love and respect. Her granddaughter had taken on the role of a teacher and had patiently taught her to read. Grandmother wanted to show her gratitude and also wanted to please the little girl who was now her teacher.

Q7) How does Krishtakka justify the touching of her granddaughter’s face feet?

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Krishtakka justifies the touching of her granddaughter’s feet as a gesture to show respect and gratitude to the latter, who though her granddaughter, was her teacher in the first place. To validate her action, she even makes a mention of the scriptures where it is written that a teacher should be respected irrespective of the gender and age.