Hard Times

In Hard Times, why does Mr. Gradgrind insist on calling Sissy Jupe by the name Cecilia?

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Mr. Gradgrind does not consider Jupe a name,

Sissy Jupe, sir,” explained number twenty, blushing, standing up and curtsying. “Sissy is not a name,” said Mr Gradgrind. “Don't call yourself Sissy. Call yourself Cecilia.

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Hard Times