Question

“Good fiction’s job is to comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.” How does this apply to the grandmother after she had finished reading Kashi Yatre? Explain with a reason.

Answer 1

The saying applies to the grandmother because Kashi Yatre comforted her when she was disturbed by her inability to read. After learning to read, she became independent and confident. At the same time, the story also made her realise how dependent she had been on others, which motivated her to learn and change herself.