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I, Rigoberta Menchú (Pt.2)
As I read through the passages, I was completely engaged. This text feels more accessible and direct than the other texts we have been reading. While the transcription process has controversies, I understand why it won the Nobel Peace Prize. Overall, it captures the struggles, resilience, and triumphs of Rigoberta Menchú while offering profound insights…
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I, Rigoberta Menchú (Pt.1)
“I’d like to stress that it’s not only my life, it’s also the testimony of my people” (p.01). This quote resonated with me because it speaks to the question of voice. As we have been discussing in class, having a voice to share one’s experiences appears to be a common theme within the texts we…