Question

What was the sagging skin of the dilapidated drum in the portrait of lady?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

In the story, the portrait of a lady the writer used the term the sagging skin of the dilapidated drum to explain the condition of the drum and the woman. He wanted to elaborate on the idea of the drum being over-used and now is worn out or outdated.

Since this drum was played by the Grand-mother this simile also explains the old poor conditions of her existence in life.