Educated: A Memoir, Parts 5, Grades 9-10

In Part 5: Moving Forward of 'Educated: A Memoir' by Tara Westover, we follow Tara as she navigates the complexities of her new life, balancing the knowledge and experiences she has gained with the ties to her family and past. This final section of the memoir encapsulates Tara's ongoing journey of self-discovery, acceptance, and determination to move forward. As you answer the questions below, reflect on how Tara's story of education, resilience, and self-definition culminates in this part of the memoir.

How does Tara's view of education evolve by the end of the memoir? Provide examples from the text to support your response.

Describe the impact of Tara's experiences at Cambridge and Harvard on her personal and professional identity.

Analyze Tara's final interactions with her family. How do these encounters reflect her growth and the changes in her family dynamics?

Discuss the significance of the memoir's title, 'Educated,' in the context of Tara's journey in this final part. What does being 'educated' mean to Tara by the end of her story?

Reflect on Tara's journey as a whole. How does her story contribute to a broader understanding of education, family, and self-discovery?