Memories of Childhood
Rajasthan Board · Class 12 · English
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See them allWho is Zitkala-Sa and what is her original name?
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Zitkala-Sa is the pen name of Gertrude Simmons Bonnin, born in 1876. She was an extraordinarily talented and educated Native American woman who struggled against prejudice towards Native American cult…
Who is Bama and what are her major works?
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Bama is the pen name of a Tamil Dalit woman from a Roman Catholic family. Her major works include: 1) 'Karukku' (autobiography, 1992), 2) 'Sangati' (novel, 1994), and 3) 'Kisumbukkaaran' (collection o…
What does 'Karukku' mean and what is its symbolic significance?
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'Karukku' means 'Palmyra' leaves, which have serrated edges on both sides, making them like double-edged swords. The word also contains 'karu' (embryo or seed), meaning freshness and newness. This sym…
Describe the setting of Zitkala-Sa's story 'The Cutting of My Long Hair'.
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The story is set in 'the land of apples' - a boarding school for Native American children. It was a bitter-cold day with snow on the ground and bare trees. The environment was harsh with loud metallic…
What cultural significance did long hair have for Native Americans according to Zitkala-Sa?
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Among Native Americans, long hair was a symbol of honor and dignity. Only unskilled warriors who were captured had their hair cut by enemies. Short hair was worn by mourners, and shingled hair was wor…
How did Zitkala-Sa resist having her hair cut?
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When Judewin warned her about the plan to cut their hair, Zitkala-Sa rebelled, saying 'No, I will not submit! I will struggle first!' She hid under a bed in a room with three white beds, crawling into…
What was Zitkala-Sa's emotional state after her hair was cut?
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After her hair was cut, Zitkala-Sa 'lost her spirit.' She felt like 'one of many little animals driven by a herder.' She suffered extreme indignities, had been stared at, and felt like a 'wooden puppe…
Describe Bama's journey from school to home in her story.
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Though the distance could be walked in 10 minutes, it took Bama 30 minutes to an hour because she would dawdle, watching street entertainment: performing monkeys, snake charmers, cyclists, spinning wh…
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