Question

The face of the mother was ashen like that of a
Corpse here Ashen mean​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The 'ashen' face of the poet's mother is pale and lifeless. It looks like that of a corpse. She is dozing and lost to herself. The image of the 'dozing' mother is contrasted with the 'spilling' of children.

Answer 2

The word ashen in the context means the face which is pale and lifeless.

• The phrase is with reference to the story My Mother at Sixty Six.
• The mother's 'ashen' face is more feeble and lifeless and It almost looks like a corpse.
• To herself, she is all dizzy and lost. The 'dozing' mother's image is in contrast with the children's spilling.