Someday, the family predicted, my name would be well-known throughout the united states. i laughed to myself, wondering which one i would go by. —“names/nombres,” julia alvarez combine the passage with the main ideas and events of the essay. what is the theme of the essay? your name can show what has influenced you to be who you are. your name is something influenced only by your parents. your name you fit in and adapt to new surroundings. your name is all you have, and it should not be changed.

he is suggesting that this widow is a strong woman, who is giving constructive criticism and she has enough to worry about, and she takes care of him, so he does not take it to heart.

    prior to dee leaving home, the everyday objects in her household were just that- everyday objects. she took no special notice of any of them. however, once she returns home, all of these objects represent great culture significance to her. she is incredibly enthused about how great the wooden benches and old quilts are because she thinks it is in-style to be in touch with her own culture.

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