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What does Amari insist that Polly call her? What does this prove?

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When Polly attempts to teach Amari that her name is Myna, Amari refuses, repeating "Ah-mar-ee" (95). This insistence proves that Amari not only has a firm grasp of English, but that she is also maintaining her sense of identity and self-respect