Apollo By Ngozi Adichie And By Any Other Name

In the short stories, "Apollo" by Ngozi Adichie and "By Any Other Name" by Santha Rama Rau, the authors portray the idea that identity can create a sense of belonging. In the short story "Apollo" A young boy feels distant from his family because he isn't interested in the same things they are. When another young boy comes to work in the house he discovers they share a passion for Kung Fu. The author, Okenwa, says "I was twelve years old and had, until then, never felt that I recognized myself in another person"(Adichie 3). Up until now Okenwa has never felt like he belonged to anyone because his identity contrasted from his parents. Meeting Raphael sparked a connection between the two of them that would continue to grow. This new connection