Know My Name: A Memoir

Miller explores the daily harassment women endure in society. Why does she choose to include this in her memoir? What significance does this have in relation to Miller’s greater themes?

Miller provides excerpts from the actual transcripts from her case. Analyze her use of these excerpts. How does she use them? What do they add to her narrative?

As an artist, Miller relies on art throughout her memoir. Choose one moment where Miller turns to art. Discuss the significance of this moment. How does Miller’s art relate to her greater character development throughout the memoir?

In detailing her own healing from trauma, Miller defines trauma and explores its impact on her life. How does Miller define and characterize trauma? What is Miller’s greater message about trauma?

How does Miller choose to organize her memoir? What structure does she choose for her narrative? Analyze how this structure affects the narrative.

Miller alludes to various writers and texts throughout her memoir. Choose one of these references. Discuss the meaning of the passage Miller chooses and how it relates to the work’s greater themes.

Women feature prominently throughout Miller’s story. Some could argue that Miller’s story is about the power of women. Choose one of the women Miller chooses to highlight in her story. What impact does this woman have on Miller? Why does Miller choose to feature this figure?

Read Miller’s victim impact statement. Analyze the ways in which Miller uses language effectively to convey her greater message. Provide specific examples and explain how they exhibit Miller’s craft.