Wild Tongue

Gloria Anzaldua is a Chicano that can speak eight different languages but not all of them are accepted as a language. She talks about people being ashamed if they were caught listening to Chicano music. I can't imagine feeling ashamed for listening to music or speaking english. I was kind of confused at why they called themselves Mexican Americans when they about 80% Indian. I noticed that towards the end of the essay she starts sounding proud of being Chicano. I liked how she snuck Chicano readings into her classes. I guess from going through a period of hiding your background to being acknowledged as a culture would really boost your pride in who you are.