I've tried everything to remember mine." (Spirited Away) Without his true name, Sen's identity is vulnerable and obedient. Likewise, Haku is ruled by Yubaba because he doesn't know himself either. With the recovery of his name, Chihiro/Sen's sense of purpose returns and he can now help others. Spirited Away essentially replaces names with identity central issue in the film and does not simply end when Chihiro's name is returned to her. She is in constant danger of losing her identity, but over the course of the film she builds an identity of her own based on her experiences in the spirit world and knowledge of. herself. In her search, Chihiro seems to risk losing her identity in the process of maturation, however this is simply proof that personal identity can change and that there is fluidity in one's self through Chihiro's growth is knowing who you are and treasuring your identity. Where Chihiro's question of "who am I" revolves around the loss of her identity, the recurring motif is best highlighted by the Faceless character dealing with the absence of identity. The faceless figure of No-Face directly symbolizes the idea that you must not lose your name (identity) because if you do, you