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Where did Scarlett's grandfather come from?
Where did Scarlett's grandfather come from?
What was Scarlett's grandfather initially?
What was Scarlett's grandfather initially?
Why did Scarlett's grandfather stop in Portsmouth?
Why did Scarlett's grandfather stop in Portsmouth?
Who did Scarlett's grandfather meet in Portsmouth?
Who did Scarlett's grandfather meet in Portsmouth?
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What does the narrator suggest Scarlett do?
What does the narrator suggest Scarlett do?
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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.
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Description
Get to know the story of a family's patriarch, a Scottish sailor turned boxer who settled in Portsmouth, England.
