ENG 2100: Writing 1 with Jay Thompson

Ibrahim Rauf, Blog Post, 11/29

The best way to protect cultural history is to encourage people to speak and write in their favorite language. Using a native language can make a culture longer, but other technologies can help people appreciate a culture for a longer period of time because they will not be discouraged by trying to learn a new language. “They see it as an Indian language as one of the skills they must master,” the author said. Similar to Indians who use English, this word is used to refer to them. Nevertheless, some people think that English is a remnant of British history, and they were lost after being conquered. Nguji said that the “unequal power relationship between languages” refers to the post-colonial African government imprisoning him for writing in African languages. He tried to write in his native language, but finally gave up. The persecution of Ngugi was because he did not write in his native language.