Essay: Language
Language – The Key That Opens the Door to the World
By Ike
There have been hundreds, perhaps thousands of countries in this world, and tens of thousands of languages. There are those that have become remote or extinct, with names unrecognizable by today’s citizens of the world. However, as languages die, new ones are always there to take their place. This kind of transition is rarely seen elsewhere in history. The only reason behind this phenomenon lies within the importance of language itself. Without language, the cities and civilizations we see today would not exist. Humanity as we know it would not exist.
Without language, there would be no communication. Without communication, there is no artistic or logical expression. Without expression, there would be no governments, no countries. Every human would be trapped in perpetual isolation, with no hope for relief. Fortunately, when language was established, populations began to grow. Order became sustainable instead of transient. People could come together and aid each other. They could discuss ideas, simple at first, but increasingly intricate as the languages themselves grew.
Now, language is a keystone that holds the world together, Instead of countries keeping to their own, every country has the opportunity to expand and be a part of the global community. Language allows people to travel abroad and be accepted, instead of distrusted or considered a burden.
Language is not only significant, it is crucial. In a world where technology advances at an impressive rate, language stops us from being paralyzed with fear of what others might do. Countries do not need to keep an ear to the door, trying as they might to catch a stray thought of what the rest of the world is planning for the future. That door is open. All one needs to do is ask.
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