How I Taught my Grandmother to Read - Sudha Murthy
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"How I Taught My Grandmother to Read" is a heartwarming short story written by Sudha Murty, an Indian author and philanthropist. It is touching story that narrates how a little girl determined to teach her illiterate grandmother to read.
The narrative is set in a north Karnataka village which centers on the tight relationship that exists between the twelve-year-old narrator and her devoted grandmother, Krishtakka. Living in an era of inadequate transportation, the town looks forward to the weekly bus which carries newspapers and magazines. Sudha reads Triveni's novel "Kashi Yatre", a popular Kannada Literature, to her grandmother. Krishtakka gets really interested in the novel and deeply connected with the protagonists' desire for independence and education.
One day, once back from a wedding, Sudha finds her grandmother crying. Krishtakka says to her grand daughter that she regrets not being able to go to school because of obligations and society standards.
Sudha, moved by her grandmother's serious desire to read, resolves to teach her Kannada alphabets, commencing on a journey to independence. Krishtakka now becomes a determined and attentive student.
Krishtakka's dedication and love of learning motivates Sudha, who understands the transforming potential of education. Krishtakka's commitment pays off as she starts to read a novel on her own.
Krishtakka surprised Sudha, her teacher, by touching her feet - a gesture generally only for elders. She announces, rather proudly, her newfound freedom and her gratitude to Sudha as her teacher.
"How I Taught My Grandmother to Read" beautifully portrays the transformational journey of the grandmother, who gains confidence and independence through learning to read. The story demonstrates, with great beauty, the power of love and the value of knowledge, demonstrating that they are ageless. Sudha makes her grandmother's life better and an encouragement to everyone who values education.
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