Something impressive for a boy, Ma. Amy pursed her lips. You know--like Mighty Fighter. Or Wise King. You gotta remember how Hunter thinks. They give boys grand names.Swift Antelope, for example? Loretta grinned.Makes him sound like he oughta have a tail to wag, don't it? Amy dimpled her cheek. Of course, he hates the name Amy, so we're even. He says it sounds like a sheep baaing.The way he says it, it sound like a sheep baaing.
Amy reflects on how boys often receive impressive names that evoke strength or wisdom, contrasting this with her own name, which Hunter finds unappealing, likening it to the sound of a baaing sheep. This playful banter highlights the differences in how names are perceived and the significance they carry for boys compared to girls.
As Amy and Loretta discuss potential names for Hunter, the humor in their conversation emphasizes their friendship and shared understanding. The mention of names like "Mighty Fighter" and "Swift Antelope" illustrates societal tendencies to assign grand titles to boys, leaving Amy to wish for the same level of significance in her name.
