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Question
What makes the depiction of a crumbling village house so authentic in the poem? Is this a common feature of most village houses in the context of rapid urbanization? Is the poet speaking from actual experience?
Solution
The poet Kamala Das has beautifully designed the wordings and patterns of the poem which connects to the readers internally and externally. This poem gives a peek into a little girl’s heart and how this fast-moving world molds her into a butterfly from the naivety of the cocoon. Kamala Das in her writings shares her own experience and undergo which connects to the readers and this in context with the poem shows the authenticity of a crumbling village house.
Urbanization and modernization are a requirement of today's fast-moving world and dynamic environment. Yes, this is the common feature of most village houses. Old house shows the Heritage and rich culture of India which has a sentimental connection to the people but to Match Rapid urbanization change is important and necessary.
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