The use of the word “Now” suggests that Kingston is currently in a vulnerable position in her life. Repeating the actions of his aunt and mother fears what the repercussions of this act would be. “Menstruation” means the stepping stone to maturity and adulthood. It is the opening of a door that can lead to several different outcomes. “Do not humiliate us” once again (like “shall” in the first line) shows the series of orders given to Kingston by his mother. Using such a short phrase consisting of only three words almost implies a threat. It's simple and straight to the point. We can then assume that the mother was very authoritative and frank. “Forgotten” reflects the title of “No Name Woman”, the fact that she has no name, signifies the absence of her life. The mother uses the "Never Born" phase to remind Kingston how quickly life can be erased without remorse. “You wouldn't like to be forgotten as if you were never born” is both a statement and a rhetorical question for Kingston to think about. Even though there is an absence of a question mark, this can be interpreted as a