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Questions and Answers
Why is the speaker embarrassed to come to school?
Why is the speaker embarrassed to come to school?
- Because his shoes have holes in them
- Because he ordered a backpack that hasn't arrived yet
- Because he is wearing last year's clothes (correct)
- Because he is wearing new shoes
Where did the speaker's backpack come from?
Where did the speaker's backpack come from?
- Walmart
- A thrift store (correct)
- His mom bought it
- The dumpster
Why can't the speaker get the shoes he wants?
Why can't the speaker get the shoes he wants?
- Because they are out of stock
- Because he can't find them in his size
- Because his mom won't let him
- Because they are too expensive (correct)
What does his friends think of wearing Pokemon?
What does his friends think of wearing Pokemon?
Why does his friends think it's pathetic to wear Pokemon?
Why does his friends think it's pathetic to wear Pokemon?
Flashcards
Why is the speaker embarrassed?
Why is the speaker embarrassed?
The speaker feels embarrassed to attend school because he is wearing clothes from the previous year.
Backpack origin?
Backpack origin?
The speaker's backpack was purchased from a thrift store.
Why no new shoes?
Why no new shoes?
The speaker cannot acquire the desired shoes due to their high cost.
Pokémon apparel perception?
Pokémon apparel perception?
The speaker's friends consider wearing Pokémon apparel as something appropriate for younger children.
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Why is Pokémon pathetic?
Why is Pokémon pathetic?
The speaker's friends view wearing Pokémon apparel as pathetic because it was a popular trend in the past, but is no longer considered cool.
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Speaker's Embarrassment
- The speaker feels embarrassed to come to school due to being self-conscious about their appearance and belonging.
- Peer pressure exacerbates feelings of inadequacy, making school a daunting environment.
Origin of the Backpack
- The backpack was a gift from the speaker's family, likely indicating a lack of choice in personal items, contributing to feelings of shame.
Shoe Dilemma
- The speaker is unable to get the desired shoes due to financial constraints or parental restrictions, highlighting socioeconomic factors affecting personal expression.
Friends' Perception of Pokemon
- Friends view wearing Pokemon-related items as childish, indicating a social divide between youthful interests and maturity.
Friends' Views on Pokemon
- Friends label wearing Pokemon apparel as "pathetic," underscoring a cultural stigma around embracing certain fandoms, thus influencing peer relationships and self-identity.
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