“The ‘F Word’” (2003) by Firoozeh Dumas showcases her lifelong struggle of accepting her name. The excerpt is an autobiography about Dumas’ encounter with American standards Her name brought negative attention to herself causing her to change it. Later in life Dumas felt comfortable with her own name and culture allowing her to revert back to her original name. Dumas’ lifelong battle with her identity is shown in this story through her use of irony, metaphors, and similes.
Prior to Dumas’ birth, her father wanted to name her Sara. This name was not apart of her iranian culture but represented her new American life. Her inclusion of this is ironic because if her father had his way, her lifelong strife wouldn't have occurred. In addition, when …show more content…
Dumas begins by saying “My first and last name together generally served the same purpose as a high brick wall.” This signifies that Dumas’ name hinders people from befriending her. Her dilemma caused her to life to become “one big knot” which indicates that her life was a mess. Dumas also feels adding new culture in an American lifestyle is “like adding a few new spices to the kitchen pantry.” Dumas expresses strongly that acceptance is needed in America for a unified society.
Dumas’ inclusion of examples allows the reader to feel a part of her world. She tells multiple stories throughout the story: her quest to find the perfect name, her resume coincidence and her trip to the doctor. All of these examples demonstrate the purpose of the story by showing the reader her encounters with Americans who don’t recognize her culture.
Dumas’ lifelong struggle to feel comfortable with her name may be difficult for many people to understand, but her use of examples, irony and comparisons capture the reader. Everybody encounters their own life battle’s; not one is the same, but the adaption process is relatable. Dumas’ intent of expressing acceptance of other’s cultures is accurately depicted through her life long journey with her
Prior to Dumas’ birth, her father wanted to name her Sara. This name was not apart of her iranian culture but represented her new American life. Her inclusion of this is ironic because if her father had his way, her lifelong strife wouldn't have occurred. In addition, when …show more content…
Dumas begins by saying “My first and last name together generally served the same purpose as a high brick wall.” This signifies that Dumas’ name hinders people from befriending her. Her dilemma caused her to life to become “one big knot” which indicates that her life was a mess. Dumas also feels adding new culture in an American lifestyle is “like adding a few new spices to the kitchen pantry.” Dumas expresses strongly that acceptance is needed in America for a unified society.
Dumas’ inclusion of examples allows the reader to feel a part of her world. She tells multiple stories throughout the story: her quest to find the perfect name, her resume coincidence and her trip to the doctor. All of these examples demonstrate the purpose of the story by showing the reader her encounters with Americans who don’t recognize her culture.
Dumas’ lifelong struggle to feel comfortable with her name may be difficult for many people to understand, but her use of examples, irony and comparisons capture the reader. Everybody encounters their own life battle’s; not one is the same, but the adaption process is relatable. Dumas’ intent of expressing acceptance of other’s cultures is accurately depicted through her life long journey with her