The use of the word “Now” suggests that Kingston is currently in a vulnerable position in her life. Repeating the actions of his aunt and mother fears what the repercussions of this action would be. “Menstruation” indicates the stepping stone to maturity and adulthood. It is the opening of a door that can lead to different outcomes. “Do not humiliate us” once again (like “must” in the opening line) shows the series of commands given to Kingston by his mother. The use of such a short sentence consisting of only three words almost implies a threat. It's simple and straight to the point. It can therefore be assumed that the mother was very authoritative and outspoken. “Forgotten” reflects the title of “No Name Woman”, the fact that she has no name, signifies the absence of her life. The mother uses the "Never Born" phase to remind Kingston how quickly a person's life can be erased without remorse. “You wouldn’t want to be forgotten as if you were never born” serves as both a statement and a rhetorical question for Kingston to reflect on. Even if the question mark is missing, it can be interpreted as a