give a character sketch of the grandmother in "the portrait of a Lady.
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Khushwant Singh's grandmother is described as a symbol of love, care and affection, as well as strong, extremely religious and a conservative lady who hated modern views and ways. She was a very kind lady. She was short, fat and slightly bent. Her silvery white hair was scattered over her wrinkled face and she always dressed in spotless white clothes. She always counting the beads of her rosary and reciting prayers. She was not physically attractive, but had an inwardly spiritual beauty. In the village, she was actively involved in her grandson's life, but when they shifted to the city, the bond of friendship was first weakened and finally broken when he went abroad for higher studies. Yet, she always presented a picture of peace and contentment.
Her love for animals was reflected in the way she fed the dogs and sparrows. She didn't like the English school but never interfered in the narrator's education. She accepted every decision of her grandson regarding his life in a calm and composed manner. Even in death, she achieved peace and contentment.