establishments
of
that
time.
mixed feelings
about the British.
Analyze Author's Purpose
An author's purpose is the reason the author writes a particular piece,
whether to inform, persuade, or entertain the audience. As you read this
essay about a key event in the author's coming of age, analyze Rama Rau's
authorial choices. What historical and cultural details does she share with
readers? Based on her choices, what can you infer about her purpose for
writing?
As you read, mark details about history and culture. The details may
relate to food, dress, customs, language, class, or ways of interacting.
They may also relate to the various people Rama Rau encounters.
Think about why Rama Rau shares these details. What do the details
reveal about her purpose for writing?
Details About Culture
Details About People
As I read her essay, I seen
I also noticed d details
details that reveal historical
about the people Rama en-
and cultutal aspects of
counters inher essay It
her background
and teachers.
included family, friends,
Purpose
she likely aims to in-
form readers about her
cultural her tage and
persona journey.
By Any Other
