The Thing Around Your Neck Lesson Plan

in "A Private Experience", why do you think Chika and the woman never introduce themselves to each other by name? Despite not knowing her name, what conclusions does Chika make about the woman? How does Chika's impression of the woman change by the end of the story?

Chika and the woman find themselves seeking refuge from the violent riots together. The town is in a state of emergency and both women are shocked, scared, and overwhelmed. The polite social norm of a formal introduction would be out of place in this setting. Yet, even after things have calmed a bit, they do not ask each other's name or offer their own. There are a couple of possible reasons for this: the...