Memories of Childhood
Why was the girl tied to a chair in ‘Memories of Childhood’?
Zitkala Sa tells about her first day in school. She had long hair. According to the culture of the whites they wanted to cut her long hair. But she refused to obey their decision. She was dragged out and tied fast with a chair for cutting her hair. She resisted but all in vain.
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What does Zitkala Sa mean by “Eating by Formula”? Explain the formula.
How were the Indian girls dressed and how did Zitkala Sa compare her dress with other girls?
How did the girls and the boys enter the dining room ? Who did Zitkala Sa watch for among the boys?
Why was the girl tied to a chair in ‘Memories of Childhood’?
What warning was issued to Zitkala Sa by Judewin?
Why was Zitkala-Sa terrified when Judewin told her that her hair would be cut short?
What did the mothers of Zitkala–Sa’s tribe teach their children about their hair? Or
Why did Zitkala Sa not want her hair to be cut short?
How did Zitkala Sa try to prevent the shingling of her hair?
What happened after Zitkala–Sa was tied to the chair?
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How did Zitkala-Sa feel after her long hair had been (was) cut?
The lesson depicts two different accounts of two distinct cultures. Write down the commonality of theme between the two.
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