Educated: A Memoir, Parts 3, Grades 11-12

In Part 3 of 'Educated: A Memoir,' Tara Westover's journey takes her beyond the confines of Brigham Young University to the broader academic world, including Cambridge University. This section of the memoir delves into Tara's expanding horizons, both academically and personally, as she navigates new challenges and opportunities. Her experiences at Cambridge mark a significant phase in her education and self-discovery. As you answer the questions, reflect on how Tara's time at Cambridge and her interactions with mentors and peers contribute to her evolving sense of identity and purpose.

How does Tara's scholarship to study at Cambridge University come about, and what initial challenges does she face upon arriving there?

Tara encounters mentors at Cambridge who play crucial roles in her academic and personal development. Describe one of these relationships and its impact on Tara.

Discuss the significance of Tara's visit home after her first term at Cambridge. How do her family's perceptions of her and her own self-perception begin to diverge?

Analyze Tara's reaction to the academic recognition she receives at Cambridge. How does this recognition affect her view of herself and her past?

Reflect on the theme of identity in Part 3. How does Tara's expanding world at Cambridge contribute to her struggle with and understanding of her identity?