Family name Quote by Anonymous
““Wilson?” he said, in an unfriendly voice. “Wilson,” agreed Miss Mouse cheerily. “That is my wife’s family name,” he said, in a tone that made it clear he considered the use of it by Indians to be grossly outrageous. “Oh,” I said. “How nice. Do you think they might be your wife’s relatives, perhaps?” His eyes bulged slightly at that, and I heard a strangled gurgle from Bobby.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera, 1979
A character reacts with hostility to a name that sounds foreign, revealing prejudice and cultural insensitivity.
In simple terms: Prejudice against foreign names is shown.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge hidden biases.
Themes
prejudice
culture
identity
communication
bias
Mood
irritated
reflective
critical
Type
literary
dialogue
character.
When to use this quote
- interpersonal conflict
- cross‑cultural misunderstanding
- dialogue
- character development
Key Concepts
colonialism
othering
social hierarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions do we make about names?
- How does humor mask prejudice?
A Different Perspective
The scene may also reflect personal insecurity rather than pure big.
![“Sometimes, in looking at me, her face froze into an expression of pity without a glimmer of compassion. I had often been characterized by someone – a priest, a teacher, a girl, a classmate; but in that silent look of my mother's I felt not only characterized but seen through and condemned [...]…” quote by Peter Handke; Ralph Manheim [trans](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/75a/peter-handke-ralph-manheim-tra_compassion_sometimes-in-looking-at-me-her-face-froz_332964.jpg)
