https://padlet.com/jhunt36/fj25srawfsnz Examine vignettes/flashbacks of Ashima and analyze what these instances reveal about her. (pgs. 26, 32-34, 37, 42-43, 46) en-us 2018-01-25 15:23:33 UTC 2025-10-24 15:44:09 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/jhunt36/fj25srawfsnz/wish/224790976 "Her grandmother had not been fearful of such signs of betrayal; she was the only person to predict, rightly, that Ashima would never change." Ashima will always be the same and won't change despite her living in a new country.]]> 2018-01-25 18:08:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jhunt36/fj25srawfsnz/wish/224790976 https://padlet.com/jhunt36/fj25srawfsnz/wish/224791671 "Until now Ashima has accepted that there is no one to sweep the floor, or do the dishes, or wash clothes, or shop for groceries, or prepare a meal on the days she is homesick or cross. Ashima has accepted that the very lack of such amnesties is the American way." Ashima is referring to the how Alan and Judy's home is unkept and did not attempt to keep it tidy. Ashima is uncomfortable about being around it and is not optimistic about certain aspects of American life."]]> 2018-01-25 18:09:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jhunt36/fj25srawfsnz/wish/224791671 https://padlet.com/jhunt36/fj25srawfsnz/wish/224791717 "Ashima is now officially referred to by the maternity nurses as the Jell-O-and-Ice-Cream Lady." Ashima struggles with fitting in here in America. She feels alone in the hospital and she does not bond well with any of the other women. None of the American women reach out to her and she feels very out of place. However, this quote shows that she is warming up to the nurses. She is getting used to being in the hospital and is letting the nurses take care of her. Even though she feels awfully sick, she is still trying to eat what she can. This shows how strong Ashima's character is. She is determined and is willing to push through her tough circumstances here in America. She is open to her life here in America. ]]> 2018-01-25 18:09:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jhunt36/fj25srawfsnz/wish/224791717 https://padlet.com/jhunt36/fj25srawfsnz/wish/224793336 "Good names tend to represent dignified and enlightened qualities. Ashima means 'she who is limitless, without borders'" Ashima's name contributes to the readers understanding of her. Her name says she is without borders which means she is determined and will do whatever it takes. ]]> 2018-01-25 18:11:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jhunt36/fj25srawfsnz/wish/224793336 hdeutsch1 https://padlet.com/jhunt36/fj25srawfsnz/wish/224795063 Ashima admits to Ashoke that she doesn't think she can raise this child in America. This reveals that Ashima isn't permissive. She hadn't spoken up previously,  but giving birth and adjusting to her new life has pushed her to her limit. She isn't just gonna let her husband call all the shots, as she tells him to "hurry up" and finish his degree. As a teen/young adult, she was ready to be fully independent. She doesn't rely on her busband for everything.]]> 2018-01-25 18:14:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jhunt36/fj25srawfsnz/wish/224795063