Question

Why has the mother been compared to the ate winter's moon

Answer 1

Answer:

The poet's mother has been compared to the late winter's moon to bring out the similarity of ageing and decay. The late winter moon looks hazy and obscure. It lacks shine and strength. The poet's mother has an 'ashen' face resembling a corpse.

Answer 2

Answer:

The late winter's moon is hazy and appears and without lustre bcoz of the mist and fog. In the same way kamla das felt that old age had made her mother pale and frail. she seemed quite lifeless