Black Boy
Girl who wouldn't talk
The way to a rainy mountain
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The Authors name of Black Boy


Richard Wright

100

Who is the girl who wouldn’t talk

young Chinese-American classmate who Kingston observes in a  6th grade classroom

100

What is The Way to Rainy Mountain about, and why does Momaday return to Rainy Mountain?

it’s about Momaday’s journey to understand his Kiowa roots. He returns to Rainy Mountain to honor his grandmother and reconnect with his culture.

200

White Jewish shop keeper that employs Richard.

Hoffman

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How does Kingston contrast her own behavior with that of the silent girl, and what does this reveal about her personality and struggles?

active and questioning nature

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How is the book structured, and what is the purpose of combining myth, history, and personal memory?

Each section has three parts: a Kiowa myth, historical facts, and Momaday’s personal memory. This shows how culture is passed down in different ways.

300

A form of government advocating class war leading to a society where all property is publicly owned.

Communism

300

What role does imagery or metaphor play in Kingston’s portrayal of silence and speech throughout the piece?

The girl who doesn’t talk seems trapped and invisible

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How does Momaday explore the theme of identity through his connection to the Kiowa culture?

He learns who he is by learning about his people’s stories, history, and land. His identity is tied to his culture and family.

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A white Irish Catholic worker at the optical shop in Memphis who proves to be a genuine friend.

Falk

400

In what ways does the silent girl function as a symbol within Kingston’s broader themes of identity, voice, and cultural expectation?

feel pressure to stay quiet and invisible 

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What role does the landscape, especially Rainy Mountain, play as a symbol in the book?

Rainy Mountain stands for home, heritage, and the deep connection between the Kiowa people and the land.

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A white Southerner at Richard’s job at the optical shop in Memphis who pretends to be Richard’s friend.

Olin

500

How does The Girl Who Wouldn’t Talk reflect Kingston’s broader concerns about being an Asian American woman and writer? 

The story shows Kingston’s struggle to speak as an Asian American woman in a culture that often tells her to stay silent 

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In what ways does The Way to Rainy Mountain challenge Western ideas of history and storytelling?

Western stories focus on facts and dates. Momaday mixes myths, memories, and history to show that stories can be true in different ways, not just factually