The Power of Language in Changing a Community's Story

Linda Godfrey

doi:https://doi.org/10.53558/EBPR7714

The Power of Language in Changing a Community's Story

Authors

Linda Godfrey Atlantic Leadership Center Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.53558/EBPR7714

Keywords:

humanities, Eastport, language planning, Maine

Abstract

To revive the community and reverse negative images of the town, community leaders in Eastport, Maine relied on the power of language. This article illustrates their efforts to inspire change by using words from well known leaders and replacing DE-words such as depressed and decline with RE-words such as rebound and renew.