The articles 'Speaking in Tongues' and 'The Danger of a Single Story' discuss the complexity of identity and how a single story can be dangerous. 'Speaking in Tongues' explores the concept of multi-voiced individuals and how voice is built from one's background. 'The Danger of a Single Story' explains the problem with listening to a single-sided story and how it can lead to incomplete information and judgments.

Discover the intricacy of identity through 'Speaking in Tongues' and 'The Danger of a Single Story'. Understand the perils of incomplete information and snap judgments.

The Complexity in Identity: Critical Analysis on Speaking in Tongues and The Danger of a Single Story

This article discusses the themes of dominant culture and language in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie&#39;s The Danger of a Single Story and Zadie Smith&#39;s Speaking In Tongues. It explores how language and voice affect identity and social status, and the power of narrative and language.

Languages and Culture

The Danger of a Single Story and Speaking In Tongues: A Discussion on Dominant Culture and Language

English Composition

The short stories by Adichie and Zadie deal with issues of cultural identity, language, and social status. Both authors present the issues of identity and the power of language in shaping one's social status. Adichie deals with matters of racism and social status, while Zadie delves into the matters of language. The two texts present numerous contrasts aligned with the status quo, and the issue of identity appears to be recurring in the two texts.

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Cultural Identity in Adichie and Zadie's Short Stories

Racism and discrimination  PDF

This worksheet explores the article 'Speaking in Tongues' by Zadies Smith. It discusses the impact of changing one's voice and the significance of living variously. The article connects to Adichie's idea of a single story and discusses the character of Eliza Doolittle in Shaw's Pygmalion. It also talks about Obama's ability to speak for his people and Dream City, a place of many voices.

Speaking in Tongues - Worksheet Questions

Mother Tongue

This article discusses how parents' language affects their children in education and their entire life. It also talks about the responsiveness and discrimination associated with broken English in comparison with standard English. The author shares their personal experience of being judged based on their father's poor English despite his intelligence. The article also draws parallels with Amy Tan's 'Mother Tongue' and how one's background can affect their language and education. The author concludes that our background experiences determine our future life in terms of education and our success.

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The Danger of a Single Story and Speaking In Tongues: A Discussion on Dominant Culture and Language

Cultural Identity in Adichie and Zadie's Short Stories

Racism and discrimination PDF

Speaking in Tongues - Worksheet Questions

Development of My Voice and Identity