{"id":33768,"date":"2024-03-12T07:14:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T07:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=33768"},"modified":"2024-07-10T07:01:30","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T07:01:30","slug":"upsc-essay-notes-interesting-movies-literature-how-i-taught-my-grandmother-to-read","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-essay-notes-interesting-movies-literature-how-i-taught-my-grandmother-to-read\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Essay Notes – Interesting Movies & Literature – HOW I TAUGHT MY GRANDMOTHER TO READ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The intersection of literature and film has always been a captivating realm where stories unfold, characters evolve, and profound insights into the human condition emerge. In the realm of educational value, these mediums serve not only as sources of entertainment but also as powerful tools for learning and introspection. “How I Taught My Grandmother to Read,” a compelling narrative penned by renowned Indian author Sudha Murty, is a testament to the transformative potential of storytelling. As we delve into the exploration of this narrative, we uncover layers of wisdom, cultural insights, and timeless lessons that resonate far beyond the confines of its pages. Through the lens of this captivating tale, we embark on a journey that traverses the realms of familial bonds, the power of literacy, and the profound impact of simple acts of kindness. In this essay, we shall delve into the fascinating nuances of “How I Taught My Grandmother to Read,” examining its relevance, its portrayal in literature, and its potential implications for broader societal discourse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is an excellent short fiction written by prolific author Sudha Murthy. In this story she highlights how in her childhood she would read aloud episodes of Kashi Yatre, a weekly journal written by Triveni, to her grandmother. Those were the times when Triveni was quite popular among general readers. Once the narrator had to attend a marriage ceremony due to which she went to a different village. She was supposed to go back to her village in a couple of days, but she returned only after ten days. In the meantime, the next episode of Kashi Yatre was already published. Her grandmother felt helpless since she could not read the episode in the absence of the narrator. That was when the grandmother realised that regardless of coming from a well to do family, she was unable to read the next episode. She was in a sorry state since she was dependent on the narrator for such a minute task. That was when she took the oath that she would learn to read Kannada with the help of the narrator and set Dussehra day as the deadline. On Dussehra day, she touched the narrator\u2019s feet despite their age difference and thanked her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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