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A New Name — Chapter Summary

ICSE · Class 6 · English Literature

Summary of A New Name for ICSE Class 6 English Literature. Key concepts: The Japanese rulers forced, Sun and Though Sun.

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Overview

The chapter 'A New Name' is an extract from the novel *When My Name Was Keoko* by Linda Sue Park. It tells the story of a 10-year-old Korean girl, Kim Sun-hee, during the year 1940, when Korea was under Japanese rule. The Japanese government forced Koreans to abandon their Korean names and adopt Jap

Key Concepts

The Japanese rulers forced Koreans

The Japanese rulers forced Koreans to stop using their Korean names and start using Japanese names. Sun-hee’s family had to change their name from Kim

Sun

Sun-hee feels torn between her real name, Sun-hee, which connects her to her Korean family and culture, and her new name, Keoko, which feels foreign a

Though Sun

Though Sun-hee must use her Japanese name in public, she privately resists by laughing at it with her friend Tomo and feeling angry about the injustic

Tomo

Tomo, though Japanese, shows deep empathy for Sun-hee. He struggles with her name change and suggests calling her Sun-hee in private, but she wisely r

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the historical context of Japanese occupation in Korea
  • Explore the emotional and cultural significance of names
  • Analyze the characters’ feelings and reactions to forced change
  • Develop empathy for people facing cultural suppression
  • Recognize the importance of identity and respect for others’ names and cultures

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in A New Name for ICSE Class 6 English Literature?
Key topics in A New Name include Summary and Context, Themes and Messages, Character Analysis, Grammar and Language Use. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
How should I revise A New Name for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 56 practice questions on A New Name. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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