Deneme Flashcards
What did the speaker’s mother initially think when she saw the man sent from Erzurum to Istanbul?
She thought the caliph and sultan’s death warrant for the speaker had been fulfilled
This presumption caused her great emotional distress.
How long did the speaker’s mother struggle in sadness?
Three and a half years
This struggle was exacerbated by pressure from the sultan and his government.
What effect did the years of tears have on the speaker’s mother?
She lost her eyesight
The emotional toll of her struggles contributed to her physical decline.
What was the state of the speaker’s mother when he was finally able to be with her?
She was already dead physically and only alive spiritually
This indicates the profound impact of the years of suffering on her health.
What comforts the speaker amidst the sorrow of losing his mother?
Seeing the government that caused their suffering buried never to return
This reflects a sense of hope for national sovereignty.
What does the speaker vow at his mother’s grave?
To never be irresolute in protection and defense of national sovereignty
This vow signifies a deep commitment to the nation’s future.
What does the speaker consider a debt of conscience and honor?
Giving his life for national sovereignty
This highlights the seriousness of his commitment to his country.
What imagery does the speaker experience while standing at his mother’s grave?
His childhood flashed before him like a film strip
This reflects the emotional weight of the moment.
True or False: The speaker’s mother was interred in a location significant to national sovereignty.
True
Her burial signifies a connection to the speaker’s commitment to the nation.
Fill in the blank: The speaker’s mother experienced constant pressure and torture from the _______.
[sultan and his government]
This illustrates the external challenges faced by the speaker’s family.
