However, can ignorance generate the truth? I believe the answer is predicted because invisible differences give rise to blurred identities and lack of separateness. Rejecting the fact “that difference did not in fact exist”, the poet found no words for defining this phenomenon as she was maturing (Lorde 204). Absence of differences, therefore, exterminates the possibility of racial discrimination and fear of being criticized. From the first pages of the book, I have noticed the author’s reluctance to speak of racial and gender difference. Her gradual transformation as a personality, as well as realization of the self, provides references to her childhood, student years, and adulthood. While returning to A, development of Lorde’s identities was marked by several notable events, or stages.

More importantly, a self defined “black, lesbian, feminist, mother, poet warrior” has introduce the theory of difference as the necessity of celebrating the existence of multiple identifies disapproving American equality movements. I believe that the identity development has created a new, unique lens through which Lorde can view her position in the world. In this respect, Lorde has managed to find her unique path in life and prioritize the core values in life. Acceptance of a newly emerged reality gave rise to differentiation providing the “poet warrior” with visibility of her own freedom and separateness. Lorde recognizes herself as a black lesbian woman who has found her own language in which she can express her identity and the self. In fact, naming and recognizing the difference, as well as acknowledging racial, class, and gender differences, is crucial for accepting the self and positioning in the world. Audre Lorde’s experience correlates with the paradigms that have shifted in lesbian and feminist movements.

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