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The narrator recognizes that the love and resilience imbued in their grandmother’s life demonstrate that good things can grow in the right environment. They feel a profound connection to their bloodline—an inheritance of survival and strength that fuels their own pursuits.
A Broader Reflection on History and Humanity
The narrative closes with a sobering understanding of the immense social and economic forces that shaped generations of women and children in Singapore’s history. It acknowledges the systemic hardships faced by female children and laboring women, yet also celebrates their resilience and the capacity for love and survival.