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  What values do you learn from the grandmother in the story 'How I Taught my Grandmother to Read'? Explain in 80-100 words.                                                                                                                                                    (4) Or 'Only if the destination is known, the journey appears to be enchanting and worth discussing'. Discuss with reference to the poem 'The Road Not Taken' in 80-100 words.

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  The grandmother in 'How I Taught My Grandmother to Read' displays qualities of a true student. She gets disgusted by the fact that she cannot read without help and thus decides to learn. She is an epitome of hard work and determination. Day in and day out she practices to learn. She doesn't let the handicap win over her. Her will is so strong that she achieves her target in the stipulated time. Finally, as a mark of respect, she touches the feet of her granddaughter. Every student should aspire to be like her. Or The poem The Road Not Taken' is a poem about the choices one makes in life. It tells about a man who comes to a fork in the road he is travelling upon. The poet feels sorry that he cannot travel both the paths as he has to choose the direction he wishes to take in life. The poet is confused about the choice he makes. He is not sure of what will wait for him at the end of the journey when he would have to accept the natural consequences of his choice which is already done.