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The Portrait of a Lady by 
Khushwant Singh
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The Portrait of a Lady by 
Khushwant Singh
A heartfelt tribute to the author's grandmother, depicting her as a symbol of love, tradition, and resilience. The 
story explores the deep bond between the narrator and his grandmother, tracing how their relationship evolves 
over time.
Symbol of Tradition
The grandmother embodied 
traditional values and spiritual 
wisdom, passing down 
cultural heritage to younger 
generations.
Deep Bond
The story traces the evolving 
relationship between the 
narrator and his grandmother 
through different phases of 
life.
Resilience and Love
Through life's changes, the 
grandmother remained a 
constant source of strength, 
love and resilience for her 
family.
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The Portrait of a Lady by 
Khushwant Singh
A heartfelt tribute to the author's grandmother, depicting her as a symbol of love, tradition, and resilience. The 
story explores the deep bond between the narrator and his grandmother, tracing how their relationship evolves 
over time.
Symbol of Tradition
The grandmother embodied 
traditional values and spiritual 
wisdom, passing down 
cultural heritage to younger 
generations.
Deep Bond
The story traces the evolving 
relationship between the 
narrator and his grandmother 
through different phases of 
life.
Resilience and Love
Through life's changes, the 
grandmother remained a 
constant source of strength, 
love and resilience for her 
family.
Introduction
The narrator describes his grandmother as an 
eternally old, wrinkled woman who seemed 
impossible to imagine as young or married. Her 
husband's portrait, a stern, ancient-looking man with 
a white beard, reinforced this perception. Despite 
her age, she carried herself with grace, dressed in 
spotless white, always chanting prayers with her 
rosary.
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The Portrait of a Lady by 
Khushwant Singh
A heartfelt tribute to the author's grandmother, depicting her as a symbol of love, tradition, and resilience. The 
story explores the deep bond between the narrator and his grandmother, tracing how their relationship evolves 
over time.
Symbol of Tradition
The grandmother embodied 
traditional values and spiritual 
wisdom, passing down 
cultural heritage to younger 
generations.
Deep Bond
The story traces the evolving 
relationship between the 
narrator and his grandmother 
through different phases of 
life.
Resilience and Love
Through life's changes, the 
grandmother remained a 
constant source of strength, 
love and resilience for her 
family.
Introduction
The narrator describes his grandmother as an 
eternally old, wrinkled woman who seemed 
impossible to imagine as young or married. Her 
husband's portrait, a stern, ancient-looking man with 
a white beard, reinforced this perception. Despite 
her age, she carried herself with grace, dressed in 
spotless white, always chanting prayers with her 
rosary.
Life in the Village
Morning Routine
She woke him up, 
prepared him for school, 
and walked him to the 
temple-based school, 
where she spent her time 
reading scriptures.
Feeding the Dogs
On their way back, she 
fed village dogs with 
stale chapattis, a ritual 
that brought her joy.
Close Bond
The narrator and his grandmother shared a close bond 
during their time in the village.
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The Portrait of a Lady by 
Khushwant Singh
A heartfelt tribute to the author's grandmother, depicting her as a symbol of love, tradition, and resilience. The 
story explores the deep bond between the narrator and his grandmother, tracing how their relationship evolves 
over time.
Symbol of Tradition
The grandmother embodied 
traditional values and spiritual 
wisdom, passing down 
cultural heritage to younger 
generations.
Deep Bond
The story traces the evolving 
relationship between the 
narrator and his grandmother 
through different phases of 
life.
Resilience and Love
Through life's changes, the 
grandmother remained a 
constant source of strength, 
love and resilience for her 
family.
Introduction
The narrator describes his grandmother as an 
eternally old, wrinkled woman who seemed 
impossible to imagine as young or married. Her 
husband's portrait, a stern, ancient-looking man with 
a white beard, reinforced this perception. Despite 
her age, she carried herself with grace, dressed in 
spotless white, always chanting prayers with her 
rosary.
Life in the Village
Morning Routine
She woke him up, 
prepared him for school, 
and walked him to the 
temple-based school, 
where she spent her time 
reading scriptures.
Feeding the Dogs
On their way back, she 
fed village dogs with 
stale chapattis, a ritual 
that brought her joy.
Close Bond
The narrator and his grandmother shared a close bond 
during their time in the village.
Shift to the City
New Living Arrangement
When the narrator's parents moved to the city, their 
relationship changed.
Modern Education
He attended an English school by bus, and she could no longer 
accompany him.
Cultural Disconnect
She struggled to understand his new curriculum, disapproving 
of subjects like science and music, which lacked spiritual 
teachings.
Growing Distance
Gradually, their interactions dwindled.