Question

Why does khushwant Singh compare his grandmother with winter's landscape?
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Answer 1

Answer:

The author brings out the inner beauty of the grandmother by comparing her to the winter landscapes in the mountains. This comparison shows her calmness and serenity. Moreover, like the winter, the grandmother too was going through the last stage of her life. Just as the mountains are covered with snow and appear white, the old lady was altogether white with her white clothes, white hair and pale skin. Through the comparison, the author brings out the serenity and peacefulness of the grandmother.