In ‘My Grandmother’s Houses,’ Jackie Kay uses different settings to describe her grandmother’s personality and give an insight into her childhood experiences.
‘My Grandmother’s Houses’ portrays a spirited woman who takes on the challenges of life wholeheartedly. We see a similar strength of will in the mother figure in ‘Lucozade’ who refuses to be surrounded by the trappings of an invalid.
The grandmother is also particular about gifts and maintains her routine and standards despite her age. Both are determined and unconventional in their behaviour.