In Born a Crime, Trevor Noah presents the idea that language can serve as both a means of oppression and a pathway to liberation. Using specific examples from the memoir, write a well-developed essay arguing how Noah's clever use of multiple languages shapes his identity, allows him to navigate social divides, and ultimately acts as a form of survival and resistance in both apartheid and post-apartheid South Africa.

In Born a Crime, Trevor Noah explores how language serves as a powerful tool for both oppression and liberation. Write a detailed argumentative essay analyzing how Noah employs specific anecdotes, narrative structure, and rhetorical strategies to support the idea that speaking someone's language—both literally and culturally—shapes whether a person is perceived as an insider or an outsider. Use evidence from at least three distinct chapters or episodes in the memoir to bolster your argument.