Do you know me?

As a standalone line, “Do you know me?” functions as a direct challenge about recognition and identity. It can be literal—asked by someone who expects to be remembered—or psychological, probing whether another person truly understands one’s character rather than merely one’s name or face. In literature and drama, the question often appears at moments of confrontation, disguise, estrangement, or revelation, where the stakes hinge on memory, intimacy, or betrayal. Because the quote is attributed only to “Anonymous” and lacks a traceable source, its meaning is best treated as context-dependent: it can signal vulnerability (a plea to be seen) or power (a demand for acknowledgment).