Hi everyone, This was the week I was most interested in because I have friends I met while I was in Guatemala who were affected by the Civil War in the 1980’s and likely have some experiences close to that of what Rigoberta Menchu may have gone through. For quick context, I went to Guatemala […]
This week’s reading on I, Rigoberta Menchú : An Indian Woman in Guatemala, left me captivated by its unique categorization under the communal testimonio rather than autobiography or memoir, as I initially anticipated. What struck me most about this work was its focus on giving voice to the indigenous people in Guatemala who have been […]
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I feel so grateful to carry Rigoberta Menchú’s story of resistance with me. Although the events of her life are deeply painful and tragic, it feels cheap to classify her life’s story as just that, a tragedy. Rigoberta’s story is one of incredible and unyielding resistance, in every form, from the seemingly mundane to the […]
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As the first non-fiction novel of the list of texts, “I, Rigoberta Menchu” stands out greatly, and has been one of the more challenging reads so far in terms of the content that makes it upsetting to ruminate upon. This novel recounts the life story of Rigoberta, and divides sections of the chapters based around … Continue reading →
Rigoberta Menchú’s book, I, Rigoberta Menchú: An Indian Woman in Guatemala, was a powerful account of the struggles and oppression faced by the indigenous people in Guatemala. It was a striking read, one that brought up a strong exchange of emotions. One of the most striking aspects of Menchú’s story was the sheer brutality and […]
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This week’s reading was a bit tougher to digest, not only because it was a longer read than I am used to, but also because of the content involved. Rigoberta Menchú highlights key interactions that Indigenous communities face across the globe, through accounts occurring in her “own” life. After watching the lecture, I would like […]
This week’s text is different in its (semi-) autobiographical nature, while other authors introduce themselves into their stories, or create characters which mirror their own lived experiences. For Rigoberta Menchú’s novel I had to take a step back in a way and do some reflecting on what I have learned about Indigenous peoples in Latin […]
I, Rigoberta Menchú is a powerful memoir about a young Mayan woman’s family and life during the civil war in Guatemala. The main themes explored include discrimination, mistreatment, and violence, which continue to be prominent themes throughout several books we’ve read in this course so far. I was thoroughly captivated by I, Rigoberta Menchú this week, […]
I, Rigoberta Menchu is probably one of my favourites of the term so far. I believe it’s the first (and only?) non-fictional text of the term – although this is partially debated a la Jon’s lecture – because it’s not a novel, but a testimonial abo…
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I, Rigoberta Menchu is probably one of my favourites of the term so far. I believe it’s the first (and only?) non-fictional text of the term – although this is partially debated a la Jon’s lecture – because it’s not a novel, but a testimonial abo…
