Examples

Amy Tan's approach to language as written in "Mother Tongue" is that language should be based on the way her mother's speech is structured-her intent, her passion, her imagery, the rhythms of her speech, and the nature of her thoughts. Tan speaks about how others view her mother's English as "broken." In Tan's eyes, her mother's language is beautiful because it presents all the main points of an idea. It is the language she has grown up with. Although Tan was embarrassed of her mother's speech as a child, she blossomed in realizing that language should not be focused on the proper mechanics and rules. She denounces the critics and proclaims that her mother praised Tan's book as easy to read. That is how Tan bases her writing success.
In "Me Talk Pretty One Day," David Sedaris is in a reverse role as the person who is speaking the "broken" language. He is humorous as he writes about an instructor in France who is very critical of his not-so-fluent French speaking skills. He struggles to study hard and please her with his growing knowledge. He speaks of hiding himself from people because he does not feel he is communicating well enough in the French language. He becomes proud as the instructor criticizes him and he understands every word she is saying. Sedaris writes, "Understanding doesn't mean that you can suddenly speak the language. Far from it. It's a small step, nothing more, yet its rewards are intoxicating and deceptive" (p.290).
I think that the way an author develops thoughts come from their life experiences and their personalities. Tan and Sedaris were on different sides of the coin with their language experiences. Sedaris uses humor to convey his message. Tan writes more modestly as she defends her mother's honor and way of speech.