The story is divided into pre-war and post-war times. What hardships do you think the girl underwent during these times?

Explanation

During the pre-war times, the narrator lived in some other city far away from home and she visited her mother only for a few days. During the first half of the war, the narrator’s mother was always afraid that they might have to leave the place and lose all valuable belongings. The narrator lived in the city in a small rented room. It’s windows were covered with blackout paper. She could not see the beauty of nature outside her room. The threat of death loomed largely. After the liberation, everything becomes normal again. She could sleep in her bed without any fear of death. She could glance out of the window of her room each day. One day, she was eager to see all the possessions of her mother, which she knew were stored at number 46, Marconi Street. She went to that address. She felt disappointed when Mrs. Dorling neither recognised her nor let her in. She asked her to come again someday. It was evident she wanted to put her off. She was eager to see, touch, and remember her mother’s possessions. So, she had to take the trouble of visiting the place again.