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 urbanisation? Is the poet speaking from actual experience?
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 moulds her into a butterfly from the naivety of the cocoon. Kamala Das in her writings share her own experience and undergo which connects to the readers and this in context with the poem shows authenticity of crumbling village house.
Urbanisation and modernization is requirement of today 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 sentimental connect to the people but to Match Rapid urbanization change is important and necessary.