Chapter 9 Flashcards
What is the main topic of this chapter?
-Akavai (Age)
What are some of the stereotypical views of old people?
-Usually think about things whilst being on their rocking chair (saimanai).
-Expects people to call them on their tholaipesi (phone).
Who is the main character in this story?
-Chellamma who is 82 years.
Who are the children of Chellamma?
-Eldest, a boy who is an engineer (porri eyal)
-Second child, a girl who is a doctor looking for a job and has a baby.
What is the dispute about between the two children and how is it concluded?
-They argue on who will stay with their mother.
-They conclude that they both are too busy to stay with their mother and as a result send her to the mothioreelam (care home).
What gave Chellamma some flashbacks on his childhood?
-The grandchildren playing around.
What is Chellamma most concerned about but regardless of this what does he want to happen?
-He does not know if his children will pay attention to him and call him again.
-However, despite this, he does not want his children to have the pain that he feels as an old person.
-This is because his love is considered to be more powerful than the respect required.
