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Essay / Politics and the English language: the character of George Orwell...
The character that Eric Arthur Blair creates through George Orwell meticulously implements a paradoxical set of literary devices throughout his thesis, which undoubtedly forged him as one of the greatest social commentators in modern history. The thesis which spans Orwell's entire work extrapolates on the integral influence of writing on society and reestablishes the integrity of the writer. Orwell's essays have sparked a plethora of adverse and auxiliary opinions regarding the imperishability of his work, from those who believe his efforts are archaic, to those who believe his linguistic expertise addresses issues that were once hidden . Regardless of which side of the social spectrum one falls into, there is no denying that Orwell's essays resonate with a certain quality of genuine concern for society that is found throughout his writing journey in "Why I write,” the prophetic piece describing the influence of politics. on a writer's conscience in "Writers and Leviathan" and in Orwell's emphasis on the duality of politics and literature in "Politics and the English Language", which echoes the transcendental message of his essays which will be critically studied in the years to come. In the unwavering style of Orwell's essays, we experience the considerable influence of language on the development of society, proving to the reader that Orwell's work is not just a zeitgeist of its context, but that it is becoming undeniably widespread in ours. This is evident throughout “Politics and the English Language,” where the egalitarian essayist breaks down the decadent anatomy of language and its influence on the spirit of society. Such a perspective is ultimately motivated... in the middle of the article... one of Mary Shelley's many existential goals, that all humanity has an innate duality, a balance between monstrosity and humanity. After careful examination of both the texts and their contexts, the extent to which Scott's film noir, "Blade Runner" more fully showcases Shelley's purpose, is identified through the universal values of the definition of humanity and the dual nature of humanity. These values are driven by an insatiable pride and innate ambition that are reflected in extremely polar contexts and textual forms. This proves that, although these texts differ over time in many aspects, it is clear that, as Orwell said, "the essence of being human is that one does not seek perfection." Scott's film stands out as an exception of its time, reinforcing Shelley's more than century-old tale into the modern era, thus reinforcing its universal longevity..