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[1] [2] The collection focuses on key themes such as: shifting language into action, silence as a form of violence, and the importance of history. [3] Lorde describes herself as a "Black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet", and addresses the difficulties in communication between Black and white women. [3] [4]
It asserts that poetry is a valuable tool for social and personal interrogation and transformation, and acts as a bridge from unnamed feelings to words to action. [11] "The Transformation of Silence into Language and Action;" talk delivered at the Modern Language Association's "Lesbian Literature Panel" in Chicago, Illinois, December 28, 1977.
Lorde emphasizes that "the transformation of silence into language and action is a self-revelation, and that always seems fraught with danger." [ 46 ] People are afraid of others' reactions for speaking, but mostly for demanding visibility, which is essential to live.
Best Audre Lorde Quotes. 1. “In a world of possibility for us all, our personal visions help lay the groundwork for political action.” 2. “There are many kinds of power, used and unused ...
The first chapter, 'The Transformation of Silence into Language and Action', is derived from a speech that was given on December 28, 1977, at the Lesbian and Literature Panel of the Modern Language Association. [5] In this talk, Lorde examines the difficulty of speaking out about such a personal subject.
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