HOW I TAUGHT MY GRANDMOTHER TO READ
🌸 II. Answer the following questions
1. Why do you think the grandmother felt embarrassed to ask someone else to read to her while the narrator was away?
👉 The grandmother felt embarrassed because she was illiterate and did not want others to know about it. She was self-respecting and felt uncomfortable depending on others for reading.
2. Why does the narrator initially laugh at her grandmother’s determination to learn at the age of sixty-two?
👉 The narrator laughs because she thinks that old people cannot learn new things easily. She feels it is unusual for someone of that age to start learning.
3. What significance does the story of Kashi Yatre have in both the grandmother’s life and the story?
👉 Kashi Yatre is very important because:
- It gives the grandmother joy and interest
- She connects her life with the story
- It becomes the reason for her decision to learn reading
4. What does the grandmother’s desire to learn the Kannada alphabet reflect about her?
👉 It shows that she is:
- Determined 💪
- Wants to be independent
- Values education 📚
5. What lessons can we infer from the grandmother’s action of touching the narrator’s feet?
👉 This teaches us:
- We should respect teachers
- Knowledge is more important than age
- Gratitude and humility are important qualities 🙏
**6. What does the following line tell us about the broader theme of the story?
‘For a good cause if you are determined, you can overcome any obstacle.’**
👉 This line shows that:
- Strong determination leads to success
- No difficulty is too big if we have willpower
- It highlights the theme of hard work and perseverance
7. How effectively does the story highlight the value of education in supporting personal independence?
👉 The story clearly shows that:
- Education makes a person independent
- Without education, one feels helpless
- Learning gives confidence and self-respect