MEMORIES OF CHILDHOOD SUMMARY, DETAILED EXPLANATION, WORD MEANING AND QUESTIONS AND THEIR ANSWER INTRODUCTION "Memories of Childhood” is about prejudice and discrimination prevailing in our society. The chapter has two parts talking about two separate cultures.  The stories of Bama and Zitkala Sa show how people are discriminated against on different bases. Both face hardships and difficulties because they belong to deprived sections of society. One was an  American who lived in the 1800s, and she was part of a Native American tribe. The second story is by a modern  Indian writer from a Tamil Dalit family. WORD-MEANING (MEMORIES OF CHILDHOOD) Bare: uncovered Belfry: a bell tower Clatter: make a rattling sound Bedlam: state of uproar and confusion Paleface: yellow face Clinging dress: tight dress Shingled: cropped Moccasins: soft leather shoes Immodest: indecent Spied: notice/see Rear ranks: last line Mutterings: the sound of more people talking quietly Venture: dare/risk Mourners