What aspects of old people are highlighted in the chapter 'the portrait of a lady'
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Explanation:
Following aspects of old people are highlighted in the portrait of a lady-
(A) They often feel a sense of disconnect with the younger generation.
(B) They may often lead a lonely life.
(C) As seen in the story, often religious sentiments take hold in old age.
(D) Often, they find it hard to change their beliefs, as seen in the incident where the writer was learning to sing.
Answer:
Khushwant Singh’s story portrays the life of a grandmother who was trying to bring up her grandson in a country where the majority of the people were fighting to make it free from the British. They were still the rulers and as a result whatever they had brought with them, be it English education or English fashion, It was looked upon with doubt and distrust by most of the Indians. Khushwant Singh’s grandmother, being old and uneducated, could not reconcile to the thought of her grandson being taught all the modern subjects like Maths, science, new theories and music. She looked upon these subjects with distrust. Although she did not force her views on her family; she became a recluse. She lived in her own world, winning the wheel the whole day, praying and feeding the sparrows.
The writer says that if the old people are not able to understand or accept the changes which take place in society regarding education, thinking, lifestyle etc., they feel isolated. This gives way to a generation gap which can be bridged to some extent by proper understanding by the old as well as the young.
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