In this quote Anzaldua explains that her ethnic identity and her linguistic identity go together as one. ... This quote illustrates Rodriguez's anti-bilingual attitude, because he believes that the loss of "individuality- from assimilation is not as important compared to the benefit of becoming publicly assimilated into the society in which a student lives. ... Being able to write in a concise and direct manner is an important skill to learn and master over time. ...

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• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Graduate