Morales Concludes with the Unapologetic Affirmation: "Because the Closer I

question 6

Essay

Morales concludes with the unapologetic affirmation: "Because the closer I come to that bright, hot center of pleasure and trust, the less I can tolerate its captivity, and the less afraid I am to be powerful, in a world that is in desperate need of unrepentant joy." Is Morales claiming that power without joy is faux-power, and for the world to experience true power is for individuals to have joy? What else is she arguing for?

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Definitions:

Cardiovascular System

The body's system comprised of the heart and blood vessels, responsible for circulating blood and transporting nutrients, oxygen, and waste products.

Endocrine System

A network of glands in the body that secrete hormones into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands that are released into the bloodstream to regulate bodily functions.

Esophagus

The muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) with the stomach and transports swallowed food and liquids.