Language defines who we are as a species. Our thoughts, our ideas, our ability to interact, each play a paramount role in the mark our species leaves on Earth. Words are the driving force behind mankind's greatest accomplishments and endless triumphs, the vanguards of eras and intricate network of doorways that expand deep into each and every one of our minds. In addition, it paves the way for generation after generation to progress and shape the world in a positive and educated manner. From books to spoken tales passed down from years ago, they serve as the chalk with which we are capable of sketching out our image To begin, all throughout history, from the vast and elaborate infrastructures of Rome to the earliest illustrations found etched
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Language, that is to say, the idea of being able to converse while accurately and adeptly conveying words capable of informing, persuading, or entertaining the recipient, is a key component in what differentiates man from the wild. In fact, the very idea of discourse and debate can be said to be synonymous with mankind itself: cities, from the aforementioned Rome to the bustling burrows of today, rely on a structure of order, of diplomatic action which supersedes all-out brute strength. Battles are won with guns and warfare but avoided altogether by way of thoughtful discussion and diplomatic resolution. There is power in words. George Orwell's 1984 warned us of the dangers of excessive control and totalitarianism. William Golding's Lord of the Flies told a tale of a dangerous beast lurking beneath the surface of even the most prestigious of society. J.D Salinger's Catcher in the Rye reassured us that the anxiety and feeling of uncertainty that comes with adulthood, and that it's completely normal. All of these and many, many more spark inspiration, akin to a domino effect, which leaves a lasting impression. These works are, for all intents and purposes, immortal. Lastly, one need only look towards books to understand the importance of a literate
Language, that is to say, the idea of being able to converse while accurately and adeptly conveying words capable of informing, persuading, or entertaining the recipient, is a key component in what differentiates man from the wild. In fact, the very idea of discourse and debate can be said to be synonymous with mankind itself: cities, from the aforementioned Rome to the bustling burrows of today, rely on a structure of order, of diplomatic action which supersedes all-out brute strength. Battles are won with guns and warfare but avoided altogether by way of thoughtful discussion and diplomatic resolution. There is power in words. George Orwell's 1984 warned us of the dangers of excessive control and totalitarianism. William Golding's Lord of the Flies told a tale of a dangerous beast lurking beneath the surface of even the most prestigious of society. J.D Salinger's Catcher in the Rye reassured us that the anxiety and feeling of uncertainty that comes with adulthood, and that it's completely normal. All of these and many, many more spark inspiration, akin to a domino effect, which leaves a lasting impression. These works are, for all intents and purposes, immortal. Lastly, one need only look towards books to understand the importance of a literate