Quote 3
The words
tumble out, making a sound like the rumble of distant thunder, taking
shape, depth, and substance. Yo continues: "Doc, rock, smock, luck,"
so many words. There is no end to what can be said about the world.
After Yolanda's stay in the mental hospital
in Chapter 3, she begins to reclaim language
and its meanings. Following the period when she could only quote
or misquote things she had read or heard, she is able to label objects
and play word games. By rhyming and naming, Yolanda regains the
ability to use language and convey meaning. This moment signals
a recovery from her mental breakdown. Her realization that there
are limitless things to be said about the world indicates an artistic
as well as emotional healing has taken place. She is prepared to
write to a broader audience, as well as communicate with the people
she loves and cares about.
