Question

Enumerate the traits of the old woman.

Answer 1

Ans. The old woman is blind but wise, who is iving alone in a small house, outside the town. She is the daughter of black American slaves. She is spending her life in a most simple way and her reputation is undisputedly far and wide for her wisdom. She had acquired undue honour, not only in her neighbourhood but even in far away city, She posses es extraordinary keen insight. She is a clarvoyant.

The old woman does not feel irritated when some young people visit her and put some questions. Telling that one bird is in his hands he asks that whether it is living or dead. The question was irrelevant as the old lady is blind. When he has repeated the same question she calmly says that she does not know whether, the bird is dead or alive. The only thing what she can say is that it is in his hands. The young visitors even scold her for her such reply, but she does not react.

Thus, the old lady has much tolerance and justification. She does not loose her temper. As such she commands the respect and sympathy of all, those come in her contact.