Reflections on Aging and Memory

Hard Reading Comprehension Inference

In the following excerpt from a contemporary novel, the protagonist reflects on their relationship with their aging grandmother. The protagonist often remembers the tales their grandmother told of her youth, filled with vibrant adventures and poignant lessons. Recently, however, the grandmother has begun to repeat the stories, each retelling less vivid than the last. This shift forces the protagonist to confront their fears about memory, aging, and the passage of time.

One evening, the protagonist visits their grandmother, who sits in her favorite armchair, knitting quietly. The protagonist begins to recount a story from their own life, hoping to engage her and provoke a new story in return. Instead, the grandmother's eyes drift, and she smiles faintly, saying, 'Oh, dear, I think I've told you that one already.'

The protagonist feels a mix of nostalgia and frustration at their grandmother's fading memory.

The protagonist is indifferent to the stories and prefers to talk about their own life.

The grandmother actively encourages the protagonist to forget her past stories.

The protagonist believes that the repetition of the stories strengthens their bond.

The grandmother is eager to impart new wisdom rather than retell old stories.

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