(d Mention the way in which the sparrows expressed their sorrow when the author grandmother died
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When the grandmother died thousands of sparrows expressed their sorrow by sitting scattered in the verandah in mourning while grandmother‟s dead-body lay there. They did not chirrup. Author‟s mother threw some pieces of bread but they showed no interest in the bread crumbs.
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The author’s grandmother shared a unique bond with the sparrows. She seemed at her happiest self while feeding the sparrows.
The day the author’s grandmother died, thousands of sparrows sat scattered around her dead body. They sat there in utter silence mourning the death of the grandmother. They took no notice of the bread crumbs thrown at them and flew away silently after the body was carried for the final rites. The next morning, the bread crumbs were swept away into the dustbin by the sweeper.