Respond to the following questions
My perspective on how to tame a wild tongue
I think the author addresses the importance of language as both means of communication and a form of cultural expression. Besides, it is a proof of identity which helps people from all walks of life identify with each other.
What is Gloria Anzaldua’s perspective on empowerment?
Anzaldua claims that a linguistically free society should allow people to write freely bilingually. Also, they should use any language without the struggles of translation. It is in this point she teaches about her mestiza consciousness through various examples.
My perspective on a burst of light
I think the Audre is reaching out to the black women not to feel repulsive by the lesbians but rather should come together and work together irrespective of differing sexuality.
What is Audre’s perspective on empowerment?
The initial point of view in the whole story by Audre concerns empowering people who identify with her that is black.
What have you learned about self-care by reading Lorde?
People have always had this misconception regarding the self-care; it is a very vital practice designed to help meet all your needs, especially during the challenging circumstance.
What have you learned about empowerment by reading Anzaldua?
She has enabled me to realize that our life experiences and the places we have lived in could allow us to grow, evolve and transform ourselves depending on the world and what happens in it.
Three different sections on how to tame a wild tongue by Anzaldua
- Language identity- emphasis on appreciation of every language and that each individual should enjoy their original language and should not be confused through translations.
- Theory of borderland points out to allowing multiple and contradictory ideas and realities.
- Mestiza identity that focuses on disintegration and reconstructions.
Three different diary entries from a burst of light
- Lourdes efforts to live a normal life while battling cancer- Although she maintains her identity of being a black lesbian feminist, the audience may feel her in a new way.
- The author separates people according to their political identity. Although it may seem like she is belittling those who are different from her, but she is actually empowering people who are like her. This is because the book cumulatively shows that we are all human, and our difference is not all that different.
- She also argues that personal sexuality should not be an excuse for any alienation, but rather people should be treated equally. Therefore, it is good to take great care of ourselves so that we can extend the same to the rest of the world.