Answer to Question #99694 in English for Chantal Inga

Question

What are the different ways in which language can be used, according to Morrison?

Answer 1

Toni Morrison alleged that language can be used to empower, and oppress people. Oppressive language is violent, and it limits knowledge. It disempowers people because the words uttered lower the recipient’s self-esteem. Thus, such a language must be rejected, altered, and exposed. Moreover, language can empower when someone uses words to encourage, inspire, and build another one’s confidence in achieving certain goals.