"A language which they can connect their identity to, one capable of communicating the realities and values true to themselves." (35-36)
Language represents identity, culture and belief.
"And because we internalize how our language has been used against us by the dominant culture, we use our language differences against each other." (38)
"There are more subtle ways that we internalize identification, especially in the forms of images and emotions." (42)
We always have our belief based on where we come from.
"Deep in our hearts we believe that being Mexican has nothing to do with which country one lives in." (42)
No matter where we live, we should remember what our identities are.
One day the inner struggle will cease and a true integration take place." (44)
Based on what she is struggling about how the language should be Standard English however she still keeps her wild tongue to show what is her identity.
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