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What triggers the daughter's awareness of her mother's aging in the poem?
What triggers the daughter's awareness of her mother's aging in the poem?
- A conversation with the mother about aging
- A dream about the mother's death
- The impending separation due to the daughter's travel (correct)
- The mother's sudden illness
What is the main theme of the poem 'MY MOTHER AT 66' by Kamala Das?
What is the main theme of the poem 'MY MOTHER AT 66' by Kamala Das?
- The pain of separation and the realization of mortality (correct)
- The joy of reunion and the celebration of life
- The fear of abandonment and the longing for independence
- The beauty of aging and the wisdom of old age
What does the daughter contemplate while driving to the airport with her mother?
What does the daughter contemplate while driving to the airport with her mother?
- The excitement of the upcoming journey
- The mother's unspoken fears and worries
- Plans for the future reunion with her mother
- The possibility of her mother's death in her absence (correct)
What does the daughter attempt to do in order to reassure her mother?
What does the daughter attempt to do in order to reassure her mother?
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In 'MY MOTHER AT 66', what emotion does the poet primarily convey through her contemplation of her mother's aging?
In 'MY MOTHER AT 66', what emotion does the poet primarily convey through her contemplation of her mother's aging?
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Study Notes
'My Mother at 66' by Kamala Das
- The daughter's awareness of her mother's aging is triggered by a particular incident or experience.
Themes and Emotions
- The main theme of the poem is the daughter's contemplation of her mother's aging.
- The poet primarily conveys a sense of melancholy and sadness through her contemplation of her mother's aging.
The Daughter's Contemplation
- While driving to the airport with her mother, the daughter contemplates her mother's aging and the passing of time.
- The daughter attempts to reassure her mother by avoiding mention of her old age and pretending not to notice the changes in her.
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Test your understanding of Kamala Das's poignant poem "My Mother at 66" with this quiz. Explore themes of aging, separation, and mortality as depicted through the daughter's perspective.
