Question

How does the author describe his grandmother in the 'portrait of a lady'?

Answer 1

Khushwant Singh describes his grandmother as Short ,fat and a little Stooped. He also describes her as being not pretty in the traditional sense but her serenity made her beautiful as she always used to chant silent prayers from beads of rosary.She was always in spotless white.

They were very close to each other but the distance grew once he moved to city to further his academics.

Answer 2

Answer:

The author has described his grandmother very beautifully. He compared her to the winter landscape in the mountains and expanse of pure white serenity breathing peace and contentment. He used this simile to describe the all whiteness associated with his grandmother. She always wore spotless white dress

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