Bonnie Wach What's In A Name Analysis
Names have always played a significant impact on one’s life. It is a representation of one’s culture and identity. When one hears the name of “Barack Obama”, they think the president or perhaps when they are “Michael Jackson” they establish the name of the famous pop singer. Just as important as a personal name, surnames also contributes one’s identity as well and interestingly enough, one’s heritage. Bonnie Wach’s article, “What’s in a Name” explores the impact of how names can affect a person. Wach clarifies that there is nothing unique when a person has the same name as another thus many parents decide to be uncommon by naming their child something peculiar. As some may know, many parents try individualizing a child by separating those