Characters
This character is the author's role model who is shot
Who is the author's mother?
This memory took place on memorial drive, impacting Natashas life and thoughts forever
What is the murder of her mother?
What is Gulfport Mississippi?
This quote reflects the authors feelings about family
What relationship did the the author have with her mother?
What is a close and loving relationship?
This is Natashas biological father, who was separated from her
Who is Eric Trethewey?
These memories took place in a hot car, creating a traumatic effect
What is the abuse of her stepfather?
This was Natasha Tretheweys prime job
What is a teacher?
This quote emphasizes the authors view on memory
What is "Memory is a double edged sword"?
What was Tretheweys perspective of her step father?
This characters actions lead to a pivotal and depressing moment in the author's life
This memory took place on a phone call
The announcement of her moms new job
The author reflects on this aspect of her identity
This quote written by Natasha, describes her way of storytelling
What is "The experience of poetry could bring my mother back to me."?
What is the tone of Memorial drive?
What is melancholic and reflective?
Who is the authors step-brother?
Who is Joey Grimmette?
This memory was an announced statement based on her family
What is the announcement of her step brother?
The author believes this is essential for healing
What is storytelling?
This quote expresses the authors struggle with loss
What is "Loss is a part of love."?
How does Trethewey use poetry in Memorial drive?
What is to explore her memories and emotions, and to create a sense of tragedy?
This is the characters aunt, who Natasha reasonably trusted
Who is Lizzie?
This memory took place in a restaurant at the square, time after the death of her mother
What is the meeting of Bob?
This inspired Trethewey to create Memorial Drive
What is the wound of history and loss of her mother?
This quote, stated by Natasha, describes the power of her word choice
What is the significance of the title Memorial drive
Where is the street of where Tretheweys mother was murdered