By Any Other Name Review

Front

Define: Detached

Back

Unemotional; unconcerned.

Front

What caused the narrator's mother's health breakdown?

Back

She was overworked.

Front

Who gave the girls Anglicized names?

Back

Headmistress.

Front

How did the narrator feel about school?

Back

She was detached.

Front

Why did the narrator and her sister have to go to school?

Back

Their mother wanted them to have an education.

Front

Define: Anglicized names

Back

Names that have been adapted to English form.

Front

What is the significance of education in the story?

Back

It represents the parents' desire for their children to succeed in a new culture.

Front

Define: Overworked

Back

Excessively burdened with work.

Front

What role does the Headmistress play in the story?

Back

She influences the girls' identities by giving them English names.

Front

How does the narrator's detachment affect her relationships?

Back

It creates a barrier between her and her peers.