The portrait of a lady CLASS 11 - Full chapter animated explaination - English chapter 1 hornbill
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The writer vividly describes his grandmother's physical appearance and daily routine, painting a picture of her life and eventual passing, marked by a shift in behavior leading to her peaceful death and funeral.
Insights
- The writer vividly paints a contrasting picture of his grandmother, showcasing her physical transformation from a young, beautiful woman to an old, wrinkled figure, emphasizing the beauty of her heart over her appearance.
- The text explores the theme of tradition and spirituality through the grandmother's devout prayers and daily rituals, culminating in a poignant moment of her departure marked by a shift in behavior, illness, and eventual peaceful passing, symbolized by the silent mourning of sparrows at her cremation.
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Who is the protagonist of "The Portrait of a Lady"?
The protagonist is the writer's grandmother.
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Summary
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"The Portrait of a Lady" - Grandmother's Transformation
- The first chapter of 11th is "The Portrait of a Lady" by Kushvanshi, presented with animation and important lines.
- The writer describes his grandmother as old, wrinkled, and known for 20 years in that state.
- The writer's grandmother was once young and beautiful, but it was hard to believe due to her current appearance.
- A portrait of the writer's grandfather, with a turban, loose clothes, and a long white beard, hung in the drawing room.
- The writer's grandmother was short, fat, slightly bent, with many wrinkles, but was considered beautiful by heart.
- The grandmother walked clumsily, wore a white saree, and held a rosary while praying audibly.
- The grandmother was compared to a serene winter landscape, exuding peace and contentment.
- The writer's parents left him with his grandmother, who woke him up for morning prayers and bathed him.
- The writer went to school with a wooden slate, ink pot, and red pen, eating thick chapatis with butter and sugar for breakfast.
- The grandmother's life changed when the writer went to university, accepting loneliness and spending her days spinning, praying, and feeding sparrows.
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"The Woman's Drumming Leads to Death"
- The woman, who was known for her daily prayers and feeding sparrows, suddenly stops praying and starts playing an old drum for hours, causing concern among her family members.
- Following her unusual behavior, the woman falls ill the next morning, leading to a doctor's visit where a slight fever is diagnosed, but her grandmother believes her end is near due to her abandonment of prayer.
- Despite resistance from her family, the woman peacefully passes away, with her lips ceasing movement and the rosary slipping from her hand, signifying her death.
- After her death, preparations for her funeral are made, and she is cremated as the sun sets, with a poignant scene of silent sparrows gathered around, seemingly mourning her absence.
