of white hairs and crickets Flashcards
What is the central theme of ‘Of White Hairs and Cricket’?
“The inevitability of aging
Who is the narrator of the story?
“A young boy who reflects on his relationship with his father and the process of aging.”
Why does the narrator pluck white hairs from his father’s head?
“To help his father appear younger and to delay the reality of aging.”
What does the father’s white hairs symbolize?
“The passage of time
How does the narrator feel about his father’s aging?
“He struggles to accept it
What is the significance of cricket in the story?
“Cricket represents childhood
How does the setting contribute to the theme?
“The family’s modest home reflects their struggles and the passage of time.”
What is the relationship between the narrator and his father like?
“It is affectionate yet marked by unspoken emotions about aging and change.”
Why does the narrator hesitate to pluck his father’s white hairs?
“Because he realizes that no matter what he does
What does the narrator’s realization at the end symbolize?
“His coming-of-age moment
What role does memory play in the story?
“Memory highlights nostalgia and the contrast between childhood innocence and adult awareness.”
What is the significance of the mother in the story?
“She represents resilience and practicality
How does the father react to his own aging?
“He tries to ignore it
Why is the story told from the narrator’s perspective?
“To emphasize the coming-of-age theme and the gradual realization of life’s realities.”
What does the act of plucking white hairs symbolize for the narrator?
“A futile attempt to preserve youth and delay the inevitable.”
What does the father’s appearance signify?
“The struggles of middle age
What does cricket represent in the narrator’s life?
“A temporary escape from reality and a symbol of carefree childhood.”
How does the father’s attitude towards life contrast with the narrator’s?
“The father quietly accepts aging
What does the monsoon season symbolize in the story?
“The cycles of life
How does the author use imagery in the story?
“Through vivid descriptions of the father’s white hairs
What is the significance of the father’s habit of reading the newspaper?
“It represents his routine and the mundane realities of adult life.”
How does the narrator’s perception of his father change throughout the story?
“He moves from admiration to the painful realization that his father is aging and vulnerable.”
What does the boy’s reluctance to play cricket signify?
“His growing awareness of responsibilities and the loss of childhood innocence.”
How does Mistry portray the theme of nostalgia?
“Through the narrator’s reflections on his past and the realization that time cannot be reversed.”
