1. Amy Tan is clever in the way that she uses the words “mother tongue.” She never outright expresses what is meant by the phrase, thus she leaves it up to her readers to decide what “mother tongue” refers to; be it the language of Tan’s mother, the language Tan feels most comfortable using, her own first language, or any combination of those things. 3. Throughout the essay, Tan recalls how she uses “different englishes” based on who she interacts with. From page 700 to 701, she mentions two types
The Encyclopedia Britannica defines language as “Language, a system of conventional spoken, manual, or written symbols by means of which human beings, as members of a social group and participants in its culture, express themselves. The functions of language include communication, the expression of identity, play, imaginative expression, and emotional release.” Language is one of those social phenomena which operate throughout the existence of a society. It is a medium, an instrument with the help
good expectation of their future, some of them leave their homes, some of them have fights with their parents, some of them feel confused about themselves, and some of them have a good relationship with their family members. In Sylvia Plath’s “reflection of a seventeen years old”, the life and herself were mysteries to her. Because she didn’t have to take any responsibility, she could go to whatever rooms she wanted and she could also decorate her room with pictures what she liked. She was afraid