Question

Mention three reasons why the author’s grandmother was disturbed when he started going to the city

 

Answer 1

The author's grandmother was disturbed when he started going to the city school because:  

(i) She could not help him with his lessons in English, science. She didn't believe in them.  

(ii) No teaching of God and scriptures in the author's English medium school.  

(iii) She was unhappy with the idea of music lessons being given at school. She considered music suitable only for the people with low dignity.

Answer 2

The author’s grandmother was unhappy after knowing that the things taught to him at school were related to western science and learning. Secondly, she did not believe such things that were taught at his new school. She was disturbed that there was no teaching about God and scriptures. Thirdly, she was unhappy with the idea of music lessons being given at school. She considered music suitable only for people with low dignity. The disapproval of the grandmother was visible in her silence.

Answer 3

The three reasons why the author's grandmother was disturbed when he started going to the city school are he was admitted in an English medium school, taught English lessons and given music lesson.