Summary
With
“Tlilli Tlapalli: The Path of the Red and Black Ink” Gloria Anzaldua stresses
the importance of identity in writing. Anzaldua’s writing is then analyzed and
dissected by Andrea Lunsford. Through Lunsford, Anzaldua reveals that writers
should write without restraint, with freedom and narrative. If all writers
chose to write freely, Anzaldua argues “White Writing” would become less and
less prevalent.
Synthesis
This
article shares commonalities with the other readings concerned with identity
that we’ve discussed. Facets of identity are explored. Various types of
identity are explored. Cixous focused on gender, as did Alexander. Gee and
Wardle examined discourse identity. That is the common thread.
Applying and Exploring Ideas
1. “The aesthetic of virtuosity, art typical of Western
European cultures, attempts to manage the energies of its own internal system
such as conflicts, harmonies, resolutions, and balances. It bears the presences
of qualities and internal meanings. It is dedicated to the validation of
itself” (221). This is what I think best explains Anzaldua’s take on Western
Art. I believe that art is becoming more
and more of an individualistic process, but I am only largely familiar with
American culture, and British culture peripherally. I’m not sure if
individuality speaks to or means. I feel like communities have been
strengthened and grow and grow as technology evolves. I cannot say.
2. The way Anzaldua writes is intentional. It is there to
strengthen her argument. If she had written this article clinically, or at
least with a suppressed voice, her point would’ve come off as theoretical or
suggestive. With the use of individual voice, she’s able to substantiate her
promotion of individuality.
Personal Response
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