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Life Choice: The Powers That Be?2/3/2018 In My Name is Margaret, Maya Angelou writes about an African American lady named Margaret. In the story, Margaret works as a servant for a woman who mistreats her by changing her name to Mary because the woman thought Margaret was too difficult to pronounce and because she was told to by her friends who as well have servants who they changed their names of as well.
Did you agree with Margaret's choice to break the casserole dish and two green glass cups? I say I agree with Margaret’s choice to break the casserole dish and two green glass cups. To some people their names are what matter most to them and shortening or changing it without having regard to how the person might feel would seem like they have no respect. Especially in the time period they’re living in the story, where African Americans were forced to be servants and also called names they didn’t like. So trying to pronounce their name and also not changing it would probably feel more appreciative considering she has already been disrespected enough because of ethnicity and skin color.
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