Central Idea : The story highlights the deep bond between the narrator and his grandmother, portraying her spiritual strength and graceful acceptance of death. Themes : Themes include love and respect for elders , change and continuity , spirituality , and the inevitability of death . Message : The story conveys that relationships rooted in love and respect transcend time, age, and even death. Setting : The setting shifts from a village to an urban city , symbolizing the changing lifestyle and growing emotional distance over time. Title Justification : The title is apt as the grandmother is the central figure, and the story is a touching portrait in words capturing her essence. Literary Devices : Imagery (her peaceful face, rosary beads, and sparrows), personification (death described with reverence), and contrast (between past and present) enrich the narrative. Understanding The Text Mention 1. The three phases of the author’s relationship with hi...
English Language & Literature