Grandma climbs a tree summary
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This poem by Ruskin’s Bond poetically describes his granny’s love for trees. The poet begins the poem by calling her ‘genius’ as she could climb any type of tree easily. She had learnt it from her brother when she was six; and she had been climbing trees since then. As she grew old, she was advised not to climb trees as it looked disgraceful, however, she did not pay heed to this advice.
It was feared that one day she would fall. But she never fell! However, one day when she was alone at home, she climbed a tree, but could not come down. She was rescued from the tree top. After that she fell ill; the doctor was called; he took her temperature and advised her bed rest for a week. Everyone felt relieved as this would curb granny’s tree-climbing. Quite contrary to everyone’s expectations, the granny grew miserable lying in the bed. Obviously she was missing tree climbing. She sat up on her bed and declared she would not be confined to bed any longer. She called the poet’s father and instructed him to have a house built for her in the treetop.
The dutiful dad did the granny’s wish. With the poet’s help he built a beautiful treetop house for the granny. The granny moved into the treetop house. The poet took her meals up the treetop house. She had a wonderful time living in the treetop house.
Answer: 'Grandma Climbs a Tree' is a beautiful poem written by Ruskin Bond.
Explanation:
The poem ‘Grandma Climbs a Tree’ portrays Ruskin Bond’s love for his family.
Ruskin Bond, in this poem tells us how his grandmother had a passion for climbing trees from a very young age and how she could climb trees till the age of sixty-two! The only problem was that Bond’s family was scared that one day, she would fall.
Once when everyone except Grandma was out of town, the old lady climbs a tree but is unable to come down. After being ‘rescued’ as Bond puts it, the doctor advises her rest.
However, Grandma is not able to live without a tree, so she tells Bond’s father to build a tree-house. Accordingly, Bond and his father build a tree-house and this way, Bond and his Grandma spend evenings sitting in the tree- house, drinking sherry.
This poem shows the unconditional love Bond has towards his family. It shows his ability to enjoy unusual events and actions.
Explanation in Detail-
Ruskin Bond was born in Kasauli in 1934 and now lives in Mussoorie, India. "Grandma Climbs a Tree" shows Bond's great ability to enjoy unusual events and actions: His grandmother was a genius.
Because she could climb trees. Spreading or high, She'd be up their branches in a trice. And mind you, When last she climbed a tree, she was sixty-two. Ever since childhood, she'd had this gift For being happier in a tree than in a lift; And though, as years went by, she would be told That climbing trees should stop when one grew old- And that growing old should be gone about gracefully-
She'd laugh and say,' Well, I'll grow old disgracefully, I can do it better.' And we had to agree; For in all the garden there wasn't a tree She hadn't been up, at one time or another (Having learned to climb from a loving brother When she was six) - but it was feared by all That one day she'd have a terrible fall. The outcome was different- while we were in town She climbed a tree and couldn't come down.
After the rescue, The doctor took Granny's temperature and said, 'I strongly recommend a quiet week in bed.' We sighed with relief and tucked her up well. Poor Granny! For her, it was like a brief season in hell. Confined to her bedroom, while every breeze Whispered of summer and dancing leaves. But she held her peace till she felt stronger. Then sat up and said,' I'll lie here no longer!' And she called for my father and told him undaunted That a house in a treetop was what she now wanted. His Dad knew his duties. He said, 'That's all right - You'll have what you want, dear. I'll start work tonight'. With my expert assistance, he soon finished the chore: Made her a tree-house with windows and a door. So Granny moved up, and now every day I climb to her room with glasses and a tray. She sits there in state and drinks sherry with me,. Upholding her right to reside in a tree.