Question

What is the meaning of monopoly of harlots and beggars?

Answer 1

This expression is from the chapter, 'The Portrait of A Lady' by Khushwant Singh means the grandmother did not like music at all. She considered music to be associated with either beggars or harlots (prostitutes). After the narrator confided to her that he music lessons were being given to him at the school, she stopped talking to him.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

This expression is from the chapter, 'The Portrait of A Lady' by Khushwant Singh means the grandmother did not like music at all. She considered music to be associated with either beggars or harlots (prostitutes). After the narrator confided to her that he music lessons were being given to him at the school, she stopped talking to him