Noel Bennett's Halo The Sun

The high development of languages around the world is arguably humanity’s most remarkable feat. Without it, we would be not much better off than monkeys or gorillas. Whether seeking to persuade, to inform, to express emotions, to question, to transmit ideas, or even to deliver masterpieces in verse or prosaic, people use language in order to communicate effectively in ways that are simply too arduous to quantify. Language, furthermore, is also not limited to just writing or word of mouth, for it also is used in other fashions, such as codes. Smoke signals, body language, computer programs, as well as Morse and flag are just some examples. Since a person’s language, is essentially inherited, based on their birthplace, due to society’s standards, it is, at times, taken for

In it, Bennett, an Anglos resident of the Navajo reserve, describes her passion to weave and found the Navajo people to be exemplary in the guidance of the endeavor. However, because she doesn’t speak the Navajo language, calling someone for assistance was exceptionally difficult. The inability to communicate, due to language barriers, therefore, prevented Bennett from reaching towards her penchants. To make matters worse, she was conflicted, as she didn’t comprehend that "Long silence was the Navajo way," which subsequently caused her to believe that the Navajos were unwilling to aid her, due to her cultural background. Her predicaments now are not only language barriers but also the insufficient knowledge on the ways to live in the Navajo culture. Because of the obstacles that were laid before her, she opted to stay taciturn. In the end, Bennett realizes silence enabled others to discern her struggle, which eventually allowed her to get the help she needed in order to grasp the concepts behind weaving