Question

bring out the contrasting images in the poem my mother at sixty​

Answer 1

Answer:

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My Mother at Sixty Six is a poem by a well known Author Kamla Das.

The theme of poem is all about separation from her mother due to the passing of time and getting older day by day.

Although Poem doesn't rhym but it's lyrical quality is good enough to make it as a nice poem.

Now, Come your question What contrast does Kamla Das build in this poem and Why ?

Kamla Das has an tremendous capability of using different poetic devices as she did in this too.

Kamla das used contrast to compare her mother's condition between her young age and old age. She describes her mother’s age as ‘ashen like a corpse’, using simile and compares her to late winter’s moon, using a simile again. 

Also, The merry Children playing happily is contrasted with the old and weak mother of her. She compared her mother's weakness with the late winter's moon as well

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

• The world outside reflects a contrast with the life of poet’s mother.
• The young children, filled with energy, come out of their homes.
• The image of the mother dozing is contrasted with the vibrant faces of the children.
• The mother’s ashen face is compared with the corpse-like face, which is contrasted with young trees' freshness.

Explanation:

• This is an excerpt from the poem My Mother at Sixty-Six by Kamala Das.
• The theme of the poem deals with the fear of loss or separation from the poet’s mother, who is turning old every day.
• It talks about the concern of a daughter who fears separation from her mother on a permanent basis.
• The poet is lost in thought on seeing the pale and lifeless face of her mother.
• The poet was driving to Cochin airport from her house, where she observed her mother sitting next to her.
• While her mother dozed, her mouth remained open, and her face was pale like a corpse.
• In order to drive away from the fear of losing her mother, the poet looks outside and observes trees running as she drives the vehicle.
• She also sees energetic young children rushing out of the house to play outside.
• This shows the contrast between the world outside and the life of her mother, which is gloomy.
• She hopes to see her mother again with more energy and health.
• She wants her mother to enjoy life to her fullest and not cry in front of her.

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