Presents from my Aunts in Pakistan - Moniza Alvi Flashcards
1
Q
‘Presents’
A
gift/affection
2
Q
‘My constume’
A
- doesn’t feel she’s meant for these clothes
- uncomfortable
- not apart of her, she ‘longed for denim and corduroy’
3
Q
‘transformation’
A
- she’s in a transformation period in her life
- wants to feel connected
- realises how different cultures our
4
Q
‘like stained glass’
A
- can’t get rid of her culture
- it’s apart of her
5
Q
Irregular structure
A
- reflects on broken identity
- dual identity
6
Q
Contrast
A
‘Indian gold, dangling, filigree, but it was stolen from our car’
7
Q
‘there were beggars, sweeper girls and I was there -‘
A
- realisation
- she’s struggling with identity, but some people have it much worse
