Today's discussion about the taboos of today's english language is
something to really think hard about. I know I'm personally guilty of
using the term "pussy" and "bitch" to describe my male friends who
happen to be scared of performing a certain task. I've never honestly
been offended about the idea of this until today's conversation. I think
that was a huge factor in Andrea's use of the word "cunt" throughout
this past chapter. The use of such a strong word wakes readers up to
this idea that we are either not offended enough by rape or offended to
the point of not wanting to discuss it. The more she throws it in your
face the more she hopes to solve these issues. I also thought it was
peculiar how she relates her biggest life dreams to being associated
with that word. She seems to not be able to escape it and condemns all
women to the same life of discrimination. It does an excellent job of
waking readers up to the fact that women are forced to face such a
discriminating world and can only fight said hatred with the power of
their own voice.
Interesting reading. I agree with many parts of your analysis. However, I'm not sure if she "condemns all women to the same life of discrimination." In my opinion, she increases awareness about this discrimination and challenges women to act towards changing these derogatory remarks.
ReplyDeleteI think she takes it as a powerful word. Because as it is now in our language it is the worst word of all, and its directed at women, but because it's the worst its also the most powerful of all words. And i think Andrea was all "fuck yea i'm a cunt! we're the most powerful sex of all"
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