By any other name Nick by Nickolas Gregory

Quote 1

nickgreg5149 — 2024-02-07 14:35:51 UTC

All she would say was, "We're going home for good."

This quote shows that the older sister had something bad happen to her which we later find out that it was an act of racism. This is important as it shows how much the children were willing to push through before they couldn't take it anymore.

Quote 2

nickgreg5149 — 2024-02-07 14:42:39 UTC

"Come along," she said, frowning slightly. "What's your name, dear?"

"I don't know," I said, finally.

This quote shows that the younger sister is having a dilemma between her two names.

This is important as it shows that she feels like she doesn't belong.

Quote 3

nickgreg5149 — 2024-02-07 14:47:45 UTC

"Suppose we give you pretty English names. Wouldn't that be more jolly?"

This quote is from the headmistress and shows that she believes the names of the two sisters are too hard to pronounce.

This is important because it later makes the younger sister confused and upset while she is at school.

Quote 4

nickgreg5149 — 2024-02-07 14:52:29 UTC

"But I put it happily away, because it had all happened to a girl called Cynthia, and I never was really particularly interested in her."

This quote shows that the younger sister didn't really like her Cynthia "personality".

This quote is important since it shows the younger sister was happy with being able to finally leave that school.

Quote 5

nickgreg5149 — 2024-02-07 14:55:46 UTC

"She said it was because Indians cheat,"

This quote is from the older sister as the teacher had been racist to her.

This quote is important because it truly reveals that the headmistress was racist to Indians.