Essay Questions

Faith and tradition are brought out in Miriam’s Kitchen: A Memoir. Show how.

Even though Elizabeth does not identify as Jewish or her parents devoted to this religion, some aspects of this religion find their way into their life. Even then, she expresses a great deal of desire for learning about her heritage. Elizabeth thus uses her mother-in-law to learn about her heritage as a Jew. Being a first-class Jew (Miriam) Elizabeth is able to learn about her traditions and faith. In this way, tradition and faith are brought out in the work.

Show how the theme of inequality is brought out in Miriam’s Kitchen: A Memoir.

Even though Elizabeth does not identify as an acutely devoted Jewish, she quickly notices how unfair, even in religion, the women are treated unjustly. Elizabeth becomes quickly aware of the fact that women are not included in the prayer called “minyan.” Even though Elizabeth agrees that given the opportunity she would not know what to do, this gross injustice inflicted upon women is explicit to her.

Highlight the character traits of Elizabeth as brought out in Miriam’s Kitchen: A Memoir.

In this work, Elizabeth can be regarded as observant. This is particularly brought out through the fact that even though she does not identify as a very devoted Jew, she realizes quite quickly the fact that Jewish women are excluded from some prayers. Additionally, through her major interest in Jewish religion and tradition, Elizabeth can be termed as an enthusiastic person with regards to the same.