After reading the first 12 chapters from Jane Eyre and Lorde’s two articles. I find out Jane Eyre and the black lesbian poet they are all beginning their life in a silent way then transformation that silence into the language and action for their life later. When Jane is little she like to stay in a corner by herself reading the book and imagine the things that happen during the book. But, after her aunt lock her in the “red-room” for one night she stated to change and try to speak out for herself. That make when Mr.Lloyd come she told him about the  red-room and how her aunt treat her. This is the first time she stand out to revolt her life. However, when she has to leave Gateshead Hall she clear told her aunt about she don’t like her and she will told everyone how she treat her after her uncle die. When Jane’s uncle still a life they promise they will treat her like their own child. After her uncle die Jane’s life suddenly fell from heaven to hell. The contrast is too strong for a little girl. The way Jane action makes she have the opportunity to leave the “cage” to go to school. That make her has the opportunity to contact education and learn about knowledge. Jane’s life has a great change. Based on Lord articles silence will only hurt yourself in the end. Silence doesn’t change the things , it will make these things become more and more worse. Kujichagulia mention “the decision to define ourselves … speak for ourselves.” Therefor, both of their self-realization shows SPEAK OUT will transition the way you are and your life.

Didi Hu