Educated Chapter 4: Apache Women Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What was the car accident?

Tara's brother, Tyler, fell asleep at the wheel.

What flower did Mother compare Father to?

Mother said that Dad was like a sunflower.

What does Dad think about doctors?

He thinks doctors aren't trying to save you but instead they are trying to kill you.

What is the Illuminati?

Dad thinks Grandma is an unknowing agent of the Illuminati. Signup and view all the answers

Do Dad and Mother agree on everything?

False Signup and view all the answers

What are Apache tears?

Black stone/rock that Grandma found. Signup and view all the answers

Why did they leave Arizona?

Because Dad decided they should leave and he couldn't afford to lose anymore work days. Signup and view all the answers

What happened on the way home?

They got into a car accident and they were hurt. Signup and view all the answers

Did Dad bring Mother to the hospital?

False Signup and view all the answers

What did Mother call Tara after the accident?

Mother kept calling Tara by the name Audrey. Signup and view all the answers

What did the kids call Mother?

They called her Raccoon Eyes. Signup and view all the answers

Who blamed himself for the accident?

Tyler kept blaming himself for the accident. Signup and view all the answers

What did the accident remind Tara of?

Tara thought of the Apache women and how all the decisions people make combine to produce a single event. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Car Accident and Aftermath

Tyler, Tara's brother, fell asleep while driving, causing a car accident.
The family faced a subsequent accident involving a tractor and powerlines, leading to injuries.
Mother was severely injured but Dad chose not to take her to the hospital.

Family Dynamics and Beliefs

Dad has a distrust of doctors, believing they aim to harm rather than help patients.
Mom and Dad often disagree on issues, with Mom expressing views that Dad deems sacrilegious.
After the accident, Mother referred to Tara as Audrey, indicating a shift in her mental state.

Cultural References and Symbols

Mother likened Dad to a sunflower, suggesting warmth and beauty, and noted his death in a harsh environment.
Apache tears symbolize grief; derived from the Apache tribe's history of loss and mourning as women cried over fallen warriors, their tears turning to stone.

Emotional Impact

Tyler felt deep guilt over the accident, continuously blaming himself for what happened.
Tara reflected on the interconnectedness of choices and events, drawing a parallel to the concept of Apache tears, symbolizing collective grief and consequence.

Journey and Decisions

The family left Arizona at Dad's insistence due to financial pressures, emphasizing his role as the decision-maker.
The car accident disrupted their journey home, highlighting the unpredictability of life and the consequences of decisions made by individuals and families.

Description

Test your knowledge of Chapter 4 from Tara Westover's memoir 'Educated'. These flashcards cover key events and themes, such as family dynamics and perspectives on health care. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of this impactful chapter.