What are the true meanings of names? Some people believe that names are just something they get or something that is a special meaning to them. Although parents or guardians name their child, some tend to name their child with a unique reason. "Bean Trees, " "My Name, " "What’s in a Name?,"and "The Dead." Are four stories that represent the valid reasons or special reasons that are inside a name. These unique factors make a person’s name affect not only how they feel about themselves but also how they choose to live. One justifiable meaning of a name is the fact that it changes a person's self esteem.For example, in "Excerpt from Beans Trees" by Barabara Kingsolver, the main character shows emotion on how she wanted to change ,and in the
...pict some aspect of their future character. The most striking example of naming in the Bible is the name of Jesus or Immanuel, which means God with us. Authors also use naming to direct readers’ attention to a certain aspect of that character. They often use this tactic in allegory, saying one thing and meaning another. When they name a character they imply more than just a name to recognize them by. They mean to expose the character’s behavior or struggles. Dante and Bunyan both use this tactic in their works, The Inferno and The Pilgrim’s Progress. Dante names his characters after specific historical figures which readers in his day would recognize and attribute attributes to them. Bunyan names his characters after their attributes themselves. Each approach has benefits and weaknesses, but both are effective examples of the use of naming in allegorical writing.
...ne would find much meaning behind them. In the film, Bound many of the characters names such as Violet, Corky, Caesar and the supporting characters’; Gino and Johnny hold symbolic meanings and its seen throughout the film. Names are what many call “hidden pearls”.
My name, Nicole, is derived from the word for "victory" in Greek. Although I feel I do have a distinct purpose in life, I have never referred to my name's meaning in order to know it or remember it. Malidoma means "be friends with the stranger/enemy" in the Dagara language and this is Malidoma's mission in life. He told the elders of his identity and purpose on Earth when he was a soul taking on human form in his mother's womb. On the third day after his birth, Malidoma was named as such because it is a constant reminder of his purpose. Malidoma had to tell the West (the stranger/enemy) of his people. Through Of Water and Spirit, Malidoma is fulfilling his purpose in life.
There are many reasons why people may feel self-conscious; in which, others may or may not, be able to relate to. “My Name’’ is the fourth chapter in The House on Mango Street and in this chapter, Esperanza and I share some similarities. Being named after a relative, born in the Chinese year of the horse, and a dislike in our own name are similarities we share in this chapter. [Esperanza] “In English my name means hope. In Spanish it means to many letters’’(10). Esperanza expresses a dislike in her name due to the length stating, that her name it is too long. When I was younger, I felt the same as my parents placed upon me three middle names at birth. I to felt my name was too long. I would feel embarrassed when my family would address me by my full name although, they would only do so if I was
names are prevented from being able to reassimilate within society, they are the outcasts. It also
Do you think your name defines who you are? The chapter from the book The Misfits by James Howe and the article New Life In The US No longer Means New Name by Sam Roberts both deal with the ways names can affect someone culturally and personally. Although both texts have similar messages, the theme of names is different in each.
Shakespeare once had Juliet ask, “What's in a name? That which we call a rose/ By any other name would smell as sweet” (II, ii, 46-47). In Romeo and Juliet, names bound you to a family history, but nowadays names can signify more than ancestry. Most writers have some basis or meaning behind their characters’ names, but Murakami, makes it appear as though all the characters in Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World are nameless. But he did gives names to some. The alternating story between the Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World creates an interesting narrative but it also creates a division when it comes to names. In the Hard-Boiled Wonderland section, the narrator is presented without a name causing a lack of an identity
“Can you imagine what a mess a world would be without names? (website)Names are very important to a person and their individuality. Ayn Rand’s novel “Anthem” is a book in which the people written about do not have names. The importance of having your own individual names is huge. A name can have meaning given to it, like how the name Sue means lily. Most parents when giving you your name have a meaning behind it and put much thought into what their future child should be named. Names can give you a part of your identity.
The trilogy has a mixture of atypical names. When looking deeper into the specific characters’ roles and having knowledge of history and nature, there are definite connections. The characters influenced the author, Collins, through history and nature aspects and they obtained their names with strategic time put into them. Something as small as a character’s name can help us understand the specific personality better through knowledge of outside materials.
I’ve always wondered how I got my name, Markel Ashawn Harrigan, and what the origin was and the meaning behind it. When I would ask my mom and dad, they would tell me that it was a mixture between my dad’s name, Marvin, and their favorite music artist R. Kelly. Callahan was a name my grandmother gave to me when I was a baby; she always called me by that name and never by my first name. Callahan is from the Irish descent and the meaning of Callahan is “lover of churches, bright- headed”. The name Markel means “of Mars the God of War, warlike”. The name Harrigan means “the descendent of the son of the grey-haired one”. I tried to research my middle name, and there were no results, for the reason of my parents coming up with it spontaneously.
In older generations, prior to black power movements, this “refined” culture to copy was that of the upper-class white American. This resulted in many modified “white” names being used by black individuals initially (Waugaman). However, with the increasing cultural pride felt by black Americans, there is an active move away from the educated, white part of America. In addition, due to the historical subjugation of African-Americans, there is not a strong, upper-class, distinctive black culture in place that would serve as a source of “high” names. This means that there is a drive to avoid most existing popular names and to create new ones. As a result, the entirety of the creative energy of a black name-giver is directed towards creating completely unique names. By assigning these names to their children, name-givers are able to exercise their creativity while giving their child a name that both separates them from white culture and is aesthetically
It is safe to assert that a name is a construct and therein has a degree of fictionality. To place this in context one could suggest that the naming of an object is less tangible than say its design, naming is governed by few substantial constraints, design by many; physical, financial and so on. However, it would be incorrect to suggest naming is pure fiction; indeed names can be seen as the bridge between the actual object that exists and our ethereal mental image of said object. In light of this a useful definition of fiction would be to see it as “groups of signs” often extremely large groups if one considers the average novel. Thus names in their smallest form would be best seen as individual signs. it would then be possible to theorise that up to a certain point the more signs collected in a single group the broader the fictional and communicative possibilities are.
Is it important to know what is behind your name? Now in days, many names are given without knowing their meanings or where they come from. For example, I was given the name of Judith just because my parents heard it and liked it. It depends where and in which culture were they raised. For this purpose I researched my name Judith. Some of the main points I found were interesting to me like the history and my personality.
I have read an account called " 'What's in a Name? " ", which is composed by Henry Louis Gates. This account demonstrates to us a youth experience of the creator that happened amid the mid-1950s. In the article, Gates alludes to an occurrence when a white man, Mr. Wilson, who was well disposed with his dad, called his dad "George", a name which was a prominent method for alluding to African Americans in those circumstances. In any case, Gates' dad needed to acknowledge this separation and couldn't make a move around then. By utilizing sentiment to bring out individuals' enthusiastic reaction, and utilizing suggestion, Gates effectively communicates his claim that name shapes individuals' discernments
The Namesake is populated by characters who's shows signs of themselves being lost when it comes to purpose and destiny. Many characters struggle because most of the characters feel the tug and pull of different cultures, dreams, and traditions.