A Streetcar Named Desire

Language is a means through which we express ourselves; the way we choose to word our thoughts is an outward expression of our inner feelings. But, is a statement spoken by one person equivalent to the same words from someone else’s lips? This is not to say that the words themselves are unimportant, only that context and tone must be taken into consideration as well. By examining the wording of a statement, along with the statement’s context, and the speaker’s tone, we can come to find deeper understandings of otherwise direct assertions, and through understanding we can begin to uncover a person’s true identity, the gateway to their inner thoughts, views, and needs.