5 Questions
Where did Scarlett's grandfather come from?
Scotland
What was Scarlett's grandfather initially?
A sailor
Why did Scarlett's grandfather stop in Portsmouth?
He was not a very good sailor
Who did Scarlett's grandfather meet in Portsmouth?
A woman from Laos
What does the narrator suggest Scarlett do?
To try and find out her grandmother's story
Study Notes
Scarlett's Family Story
- Scarlett's grandfather was from Scotland and was a sailor in the navy.
- However, he was not a very good sailor, so he only made it as far as Portsmouth, a significant navy town on the south coast of England, relatively close to Scotland.
- In Portsmouth, Scarlett's grandfather left the navy and became a professional boxer.
- As a boxer, he lost fights and developed a habit of heavy drinking.
- Despite his struggles, Scarlett's grandfather still managed to travel and experience different cultures through his relationship with a woman from Laos.
- This woman from Laos, Scarlett's grandmother, still resides in Portsmouth, and her story of how she ended up there remains a mystery.
- It is suggested that Scarlett should try to learn more about her grandmother's story and experiences.
Get to know the story of a family's patriarch, a Scottish sailor turned boxer who settled in Portsmouth, England.
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