The poem follows a woman's journey to discover her identity and reject conventional norms and restrictions. It highlights the challenges of self-expression as well as the transformational potential of language and self-expression. The speaker examines her responsibilities and interactions with familRead more
The poem follows a woman’s journey to discover her identity and reject conventional norms and restrictions. It highlights the challenges of self-expression as well as the transformational potential of language and self-expression. The speaker examines her responsibilities and interactions with family, tribe, and society as she dives into different aspects of their identity. Reclaiming one’s voice and embracing one’s individuality is the main idea, which emphasizes the significance of self-discovery, breaking free from silence, and empowerment. The poem promotes investigating one’s own life stories, challenging conventional norms, and recognizing one’s own individuality. She tries her tongue, her silence softly breaks Summary
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The poem is written in free verse which means that it does not follow any rhyme scheme. She tries her tongue, her silence softly breaks Summary
The poem is written in free verse which means that it does not follow any rhyme scheme. She tries her tongue, her silence softly breaks Summary
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