"Human interaction takes place primarily through language." Discuss the use of dialogue in works of your choice to test the cogency of this statement.
Orwell to Atwood - Assessed Essay "Human interaction takes place primarily through language." Discuss the use of dialogue in works of your choice to test the cogency of this statement. Anthony Burgess's A Clockwork Orange and George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four are widely considered to be two of the most influential and exceptional novels of the twentieth century, above all because of the authors' revolutionary and unique use of language. Anthony Burgess intended the novel A Clockwork Orange, published in 1962, to be a study on free will and behaviourism, but its extraordinary use of language and the formidable character of Alex have gained cult status. This is similar to the way Nineteen Eighty-Four, published in 1949 became notorious for the way George Orwell uses language politically and to deceive and manipulate the people in Oceania, leading to a society in which the people unquestionably obey their government and mindlessly accept all propaganda as reality. When discussing the statement that "Human interaction takes place primarily through language", it is essential to take into account the most revolutionary features of A Clockwork Orange, which is the language used by the four "droogs". Rather than speaking a formal English, they use a dialect known as Nadsat, which when translated is the Russian suffix for 'teen'. At first glance, the vocabulary of anti-hero and
Snowy dead people - Andrew Walleck.
Snowy Dead People Andrew Walleck 10/28/99 "The Dead," a short story by James Joyce tells the story of an evening dinner party and the events immediately following said party. It takes place in Ireland, as do all the other stories in Dubliners and the story is loosely centralized on Gabriel; a pudgy, educated man who has attended this dinner party for many years running. The party is held by two sisters, Kate and Julia, the elder of whom is visibly near death. The attendants of the party are mostly upper-middle class, well-educated, patriotic Irelanders. At the end of the story, Gabriel reaches an epiphany in terms of discovering the true relationship he holds with his wife. This epiphany, the use of the elements, and the clever selection of title all help present a central theme, which is the ability of the human emotion to transcend place and elements, and even death. In the story's final pages, Gabriel's wife admits to Gabriel that she once had another love in her life (notwithstanding that the other is now dead) named Michael Furey. She then falls into a fitful sleep and Gabriel stays awake to attempt to contemplate. In his own words, Gabriel admits to himself that "He had never felt like that himself towards any woman," and that "he knew such a feeling must be love," (page 152.) This outright acknowledgement of his inability to match what he feels for Greta with
I choose to compare and contrast Nicholas and Paul's characteristics.
I choose to compare and contrast Nicholas and Paul's characteristics. Character plays an important part in a story. Sometimes, characters can create a sympathetic atmosphere with the description of their personalities that touch our emotion. We learn about characteristics of characters by the physical attributes, dialogues, actions, opinion from the other characters and the author's comments. We also know about an author's style when we analyze the characters. There is development in Paul's characteristic from the beginning of the story until the story ends. The plot of the story proves to us that he is a dynamic character. Lawrence introduces Paul as a usual and normal boy who lives a lavish lifestyle family. The situation gets worse when the family face financial problems. Paul tries to find luck to solve this problem. To Paul, luck is money and money is the way to get his mother's love. We know he is a round character through Lawrences's description of Paul becoming obsessed boy in getting the money through horseracing gambling. Saki uses different ways to describe Nicholas. Nicholas is a flat character because his characteristics do not change from the beginning to the end of the story. His mischievousness actions that presented in the beginning to the end of the story prove to us that he is a flat character. Nicholas and Paul are curious boys. Saki reveals Nicholas's
"Araby" by Joyce
Katie Raffensperger April 15, 2005 Comp. 200 - Dr. Lee Assignment #4 The short story "Araby" by Joyce is a highly dramatic short story. The narrator takes his readers through his times of life is a constant reminder of how the narrator is slowly becoming an adult. His uncle is not very reliable due to his drinking habit and the narrator has to learn to take care of himself. The narrator also is learning to grow from a boy to a young adult, because of his secret love. He learns to take things for what they are and make the best of things. He also comes to the painful realization that some things are just better on their own. Short stories also contain criteria. Criteria for a short story should focus on the characters and their relations with each other, conflicts that occur throughout the story, and a controversial theme. Each of these is beneficial for a successful short story. One part of this dramatic short story focuses on the narrator's change in beliefs and behavior. In the beginning the narrator is portrayed to be a young boy with outgoing, sporadic ideas and actions. The young boy in the beginning is someone who overvalues things. He appears to have various interests that last for a short time span, but puts full effort into every different interest that appeals to him at that certain time. He takes little events and turns them into
"Desiree's baby" written by Kate Chopin.
"Desiree's baby" written by Kate Chopin was also set in the Nineteenth century but in France. This was when the slave trade was very much prominent and many people owned plantations. The story is about a young baby girl that is abandoned outside the Valmonde home. The girl is named Desiree and she grew up to be "beautiful and gentle, affectionate and sincere - the idol of Valmonde." Desiree later fell in love with a young man called Armand Aubigny who instantly fell in love with her. They married and had a child and Armand being the son of Monsieur Aubigny who owned many plantations and slaves was very rich and gave Desiree whatever she desired. Everything was fine until Armand became suspicious of his son's skin colour. It became clear that the child was mixed race and Armand pointed the finger at Desiree because he thought it was her who had some sort of connection with black people with her family. Desiree killed herself and the child thinking she was the cause but later on Armand found out that his mother was in fact black. Chopin also creates an atmosphere of mystery and intrigue pointing to an inevitable tragedy. Armand Desiree's husband is a very strong and powerful man and is a stricter man than his father. "Young Aubigny's rule was a strict one, too and under it his negroes had forgotten how to be gay," when he wants something he will get it just as he fell in love
Write a critical appreciation of this extract, paying particular attention to its significant at this point in the novel and the ways in which it is written."There was…"(Page 41) to "…constantly changing light." (Page 42)
Write a critical appreciation of this extract, paying particular attention to its significant at this point in the novel and the ways in which it is written. "There was..."(Page 41) to "...constantly changing light." (Page 42) "In his blue gardens men and girls came and went like moths..." This surreal introduction to Gatsby's summer parties highlights an alarming sense of corruption to the reader. The immediate dreamlike image of the blue gardens proves both glamorous and surreal. The colour blue is used as a symbolic tool. The initial portrayal of men and girls as moths creates a sense of destruction. Moths are attracted to light, which in turn kills them. This image reinforces the idea that there is something threatening about Gatsby's parties. On the surface Gatsby's parties seem like the place to be; they are beyond the ideals that people in America in the 1920s dared to dream. Gatsby owned a number of motor vehicles, including a Rolls Royce. These vehicles took the guests to and from the parties. This gives a clear image to the reader that Gatsby was a very wealthy man. The mention of his motor vehicles implies impatience and a constant need for change. Gatsby employs eight servants including an extra gardener to keep his dream parties alive. "Every Friday five crates of oranges and lemons arrived from a fruiterer in New York..." Everything at Gatsby's
"Shooting an Elephant" by George Orwell.
In the essay, "Shooting an Elephant," George Orwell describes an incident he had while working as an Imperial Police officer in Burma. A domesticated elephant had gone out of control and was ravaging a town. He was forced to make a decision on whether to follow the will of the natives, or to save the elephant's life. One of the themes George Orwell discusses about is "pressure". Social pressure has a tremendous influence on people. This pressure comes from friends, family, teachers, and society itself. In the essay, the natives living in the town did not like Orwell because he was a British. One day a domesticated elephant escaped its cage. It had killed a black Dravidian Coolie and was ravaging the natives' town. As an imperial police officer, Orwell was unquestionably expected by the natives to stop the elephant in anyway possible. By the time Orwell had tracked down the elephant, a large crowd had formed behind him. Orwell knew it was wrong to kill the elephant. He had not wanted to from the beginning. He had procured an elephant gun just in case he might need it. When he finally came upon the elephant, peacefully eating outside of town, it no longer posed a threat. "As soon as I saw the elephant I knew with perfect certainty that I ought not to shoot him. It is a serious matter to shoot a working elephant - it is comparable to destroying a huge and costly piece of
Explore the presentation of Jeanette's mother so far in the text 'Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit'
Explore the presentation of Jeanette's mother so far in the text 'Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit' Within the novel 'Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit', Jeanette's mother is a character that can be highly criticised. Her strong religious beliefs are often juxtaposed with her uncaring and cold character and her inability to be a supportive and loving mother to Jeanette is shown throughout the novel. Winterson aims to represent the mother in this way in order for the reader to sympathise with Jeanette later on in the novel. Jeanette's mother is criticised by Jeanette from the beginning and it becomes clear early on to the reader that they do not have a traditional mother and daughter relationship. Jeanette is aware that her mother has adopted her in order to 'join her in a tag match against the Rest of the World' rather than to provide support and love. Instead, her mothers dream of adopting a child is so she can 'train it, build it, dedicate it to the Lord' appearing like a vocation and the referral to Jeanette as an 'it' reinforces her lack of love and compassion. Her mother finds it impossible to answer Jeanette's questions and often responds coldly telling her to 'go away' as she 'has had enough' or offers her an orange for comfort. Winterson uses the image of the orange throughout the novel to reinforce the mother's character and lack of compassion or understanding for
Huckleberry Finn Essay
Author Mark Twain explains his opinion through the book The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. He reveals how two diametrical characters can truly be compatible. He uses two characters, a slave and a teenager to develop an adventurous plot in which they journey down the Mississippi River escaping from the hardships of their lives. Twain also uses symbols throughout the plot. One of the most important symbols Mark Twain uses in the novel is the Mississippi River. As a child Samuel Langhorne Clemens grew up in Missouri near the Mississippi River banks. Samuel Langhorne Clemens pseudonym Mark Twain was fourteen years old when he decided he would become a liscensed river-boat pilot. During the beginning years of the Civil War, Samuel Clemens' job was postponed when the Mississippi River traffic ceased. When Mark Twain finished writing The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, he reminisced about his past and wrote the book Life on the Mississippi. Ever since Samuel Clemens was a young boy he took a liking to the Mississippi River and it is revealed through his fascinating books. (Sam Clemens- A Life) The symbolism of the river is noted throughout the novel. In the beginning of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the river becomes a way of safety for Huckleberry. The river served as a refuge for Huckleberry from his alcoholic father when he would abuse him. When Huckleberry sees a canoe
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Review of Literature: In order to know whether this topic has been dealt with before, the researcher has consulted MUI Dissertation online .It was found that some dissertations were written on Joyce's novel but from different perspective. Nevertheless, these dissertations will be of esteemed help to the researchers -Kelly, Marian Herstein 'The distance of proximity': James Joyce's and Toni Morrison's re-envisioning of the readerly space (Ireland).Diss. TulaneUniversity,2005. This study has been examined Joyce's(and Toni Morrison) reaction to the political pressures of his times with an emphasis on diversity and ethical understanding. Joyce's opinion about nationalism has been explained by giving special importance to his work, Ulysses . The dissertation has been questioned Joyce's anti-nationalism. Kelly's study will be greatly useful to the proposed study as it will hopefully enable the researcher to comprehend more dimensions of Joyce's themes, characters, and technique. 2-Horowitz, Evan Cory. The writing of modern life (William Morris, George Eliot, James Joyce, Ireland).Diss. Princeton University,2006. This study has been explored Joyce's (with other writers such as Eliot,Morris)struggle