The document prompts individuals to reflect on a personal object that is irreplaceable to them, requiring a description and a related story, memory, or ritual. It explores the influence of the possession on one's identity and how it represents their cultural identity, while also considering how identity and culture shape the selection of the item. Respondents are instructed to answer all four questions with a minimum of 500 words, excluding the re-typed questions.

1. Irreplaceable: Personal Objects and Cultural Identity
Think of a
personal object
that is
irreplaceable
to you.
Please answer the following:
1. Describe the item and tell a brief story, memory, or ritual
related to the item.
2. How does this possession influence your identity?
3. How does this item represent your cultural identity?
4. How is your selection of this item influenced by your identity
and culture?
Instructions:
please answer all 4 questions accordingly. Each answer should
have the question re-typed following the answer. A minimum of
500 words in all excluding the re-typed questions. No reference
is needed.