My Mother At Sixty Six| Class 12 English#class12english #flamingo#revision

While driving home, the poet looks outside the car window and notices the scenery. This makes her realize her mother’s old age and fragility. She smiles to hide her emotions. The poem shows the pain of aging and the silent love between a child and parent.” Theme Aging, fear of separation, emotional distance between parent and child. Central Idea The poet’s pain at seeing her mother’s old age and her attempt to stay strong by smiling. Message Love carries silent fear; children must accept aging as a natural part of life. Poetic Devices Simile: “as pale as a late winter’s moon” Metaphor: “young trees sprinting” Imagery: Dozing, open-mouthed mother Personification: Trees “sprinting” Important Questions What is the significance of the image “late winter’s moon”? Ans: It symbolizes old age, dullness, and nearing end of life. Why did the poet smile again and again? Ans: To hide her fear and reassure her mother. What do “young trees sprinting” symbolize? Ans: The energy, vitality, and speed of youth—contrast to aging. What is the poet’s childhood fear? Ans: The fear of losing her cbseboardexam #class12boards #trehantutorial #smartlearningwithtaruna