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Read the Lines Given Above and Answer the Question that Follow: Explain:

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Some are Purple and gold flecked grey
For she who has journeyed through life midway,
Whose hands have cherished , whose love has blest,
And cradled fair sons on her faithful breast,
And serves her household in fruitful pride,
And worship the gods at her husband's side.

Read the lines given above and answer the question that follow:
Explain:

And cradled fair sons on her faithful breast,
And serves her household in fruitful pride,
And worships the gods at her husband’s side.

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Solution

These lines are referring to the woman who has now seen life as a girl and bride and now is middle-aged. The imagery here shows that she has borne sons and nourished and cradled them close to her breast. It denotes that she has diligently performed her duties as a mother.

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Chapter 1.03: The Bangle Sellers - Stanza 4

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Evergreen Publication English Treasure Trove Class 9 and 10 ICSE
Chapter 1.03 The Bangle Sellers
Stanza 4 | Q 4
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