Authors often choose names based on what they symbolize (Grant is generous, Joy is happy) or what they may allude to (Adam or Eve to the Genesis account of mankind’s origin). Coyotito’s name in The Pearl acts as foreshadowing … you’ll see when we get there. As the protagonist of your own story, your life, what does your name say about you?
Collect the following information, then create a poster
(8.5x11 or larger) displaying everything you know about your name.
What does your name mean (first, middle, last) – You may
look it up in a baby-naming book at a bookstore or online at a site like babynamesworld.parentsconnect.com.
If possible, ask your
parents why they chose the name(s) they gave you and write down their
response(s).
How much is your name a part of your identity? What do you
feel your name “says” about you? If you changed your name would you become a
different person? Why or why not? Include this information in your poster, too.
Due: May 24th – you may orally present your
poster in class for extra credit.
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