The grandmother was "an expanse of pure white serenity breathing peace and contentment". Explain.
(Reference: The Portrait of a lady, cbse 11)
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'' An expanse of pure white serenity" is a simile which symbolise pureness of character and tranquillity/calmness of mind. By the use of this simile the writer symbolise the the purity in the character of his grandmother and the the calmness of mind the grandmother have
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It refers to the calm, peaceful and serene character and conduct of the author’s grandmother. She is compared to the peaceful winter landscape in the mountains. She was always attired in spotless white clothes and had silver hair. She, thus, presented a picture of pure white serenity.
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