John Kripal
English 105
Blogger Entry #2
Jamila Lyiscott and Gloria Anzaldua are both stating that they speak different ways in a multitude of situations. Both of their native languages have been taken away from them in a sense that they are not allowed to speak their natural tongue in certain places. These women are thought to be inarticulate or even uneducated because of the way they speak normally. English was forced upon both of them so they have to adapt how they speak and who they use certain ways of speaking for. "One for each, Home, school and friends, i'm a tri-lingual orator (2:30)." Jamalia is stating that she uses three different languages, whether she is at home, with friends or at school. I too speak differently in those three settings, I notice that i speak in a quiet and reserved way in class, respectful and more myself when i am at home, and when i am with friends i speak without the filter i have to use when i am in class or at home. Gloria's "How to tame a wild tongue" and jamila's speech in the video "3 ways to speak english" both have a common topic, speaking differently in multiple scenarios.
Works Cited
Ted Talk - "Jamila Lyiscott: 3 Ways to Speak English." 19 Jun 2014. YouTube
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