8. Infer the meaning of the following phrases from the understanding of the chapter:
a) the thought was almost revolting
b) an expanse of pure white serenity
c) a turning point
d) frivolous rebukes
e) a veritable bedlam of chirrupings
f) accepted her seclusion with resignation
Answers
Answer:
a) The thought was always disgusting.
b) Silence / serene with white hair and white clothes spread in the house.
c) Important change in one's life.
d) Light - hearted scolding.
e) A noise as one hears in a lunatic asylum.
f) Accepted her aloofness calmly.
PLEASE MARK IT BRAINILIEST
Answer:
the thought was almost revolting – The thought that the author’s grandmother was once young and pretty raises a doubt in the mind of the author. He finds it too hard to believe.
an expanse of pure white serenity – It refers to the calm, peaceful and serene character and conduct of the author’s grandmother. She is compared to the peaceful winter landscape in the mountains.
a turning-point – It refers to the point where the author’s relationship with his grandmother changes drastically after they move to the city-house.
accepted her seclusion with resignation – This shows the author’s grandmother’s passive submission to her secluded life after she gradually loses touch with her grandson.
a veritable bedlam of chirruping – It refers to the noise, confusion and chaos caused by the chirruping of the sparrows that scattered and perched around the author’s grandmother.
frivolous rebukes – It refers to the casual and light-hearted rebukes of the grandmother to the sparrows.
the sagging skins of the dilapidated drum – It points to the shabby and deteriorated condition of the drum.