Coming of Age in Mississippi

Are we, as a society, attentive to the power of language and how it can be used to shape an idea? What does this mean to you?

Asked by Max on 08 May 05:30

Last updated by anonymous on 08 May 12:43

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Answered by MHood2 on 08 May 12:43

Words are powerful, though many are not consciously aware of the fact. Those who are aware of it are able to use it as a tool to manipulate and persuade large groups of people to their cause. This is the case in Coming of Age in Mississippi with Anne Moody. She never saw herself as a writer, but as an activist. She understood the power of language and story and used this to further her political agenda.