In this story, Julia Alvarez could be using 'names nombres' to show the connection between language and heritage. The different names might represent different aspects of the characters' backgrounds. It could also be about the struggle of maintaining one's cultural identity through the use of names in a new or different cultural context.
I'm not sure specifically which 'bunny pjs a christmas story' you are referring to. It could be a story about a bunny in pajamas during Christmas. Maybe it involves the bunny's adventures on Christmas Eve or Christmas day, like going to see the Christmas tree or getting presents.
Well, in 'A Christmas Story', the pjs could be a symbol of the coziness of Christmas at home. They are likely to be warm and comfortable, which is important during the cold Christmas season. They also might have some sort of pattern or design that is typical of the era the story is set in, perhaps something like plaid or stripes, which gives a nostalgic feel to the whole story.
The story 'Names/Nombres' has themes of belonging and not belonging. Julia Alvarez feels a bit out of place in the US at first because of her name. But as she matures, she starts to find a sense of belonging within her own cultural identity. Also, the theme of heritage is important. Her name is linked to her Dominican heritage, and the story shows how she comes to value that heritage more over time.
Identity is likely a main theme. As mentioned before, names are tied to identity, and the story with its focus on names in two languages might be exploring how characters' identities are shaped by their names and the cultures associated with them.
One idea could be that the oc retains some memories of their past life. So they use their knowledge to change things in the pjs world. For example, they might know of a coming danger and work to prevent it.
Perhaps there is a dark force that is awakened by the oc's reincarnation. This force might have been dormant for a long time, and the oc's new life energy or something about their reincarnation stirs it. It could be a force that wants to destroy the balance of the pjs world, and the oc is the only one who can stop it because of their unique perspective from their past life.