'Down and out in Paris and London' written by George Orwell recounts the experience of a man working in a hotel. The first paragraph opens with the personal pronoun, “our,” implying that the narrator works there. “Twenty feet by seven by eight high” and “you could barely move without bumping into something” show that this “murky cellar” is small. Because of this description, the reader assumes that the owners of this cafeteria may be poor and cannot afford a larger room. The word “cafeterie” is of French origin – Orwell thus establishes a contrast; the country of France is known for its good quality products and high-end dining rooms, however in the first paragraph the author introduces the elocutionist to a poor place. The change in temperature made the narrator nostalgic, "it reminded me of the hymn about..." George Orwell uses a brief character sketch of each person who works in the cafeteria, except for him and Boris. However, the reader assumes that the narrator has an eye for detail and is always observing his surroundings because of the vivid descriptions he gives. Therefore, there is the use of the pronoun "myself", which implies that the narrator is part of the story, therefore the storyteller is a participant. “…at rush hour we collided instantly” suggests that these four men are not working in a comfortable working environment. The narration in the second paragraph allows the reader to assume that the storyteller works in a hotel. This division is like a chronology; from morning to evening. The word “spasmodic” reminds the reader of spasms; explosions of excitement. It's as if the cashier wants the elocutionist to experience the fast-paced environment in which he works every day. This image continues in the first part of...... middle of paper ...... divides his writing nicely into four large paragraphs - due to the large amount of detail he employs, thus making his style more pedantic. The sections are almost the same length, this goes hand in hand with the range of sentences. The pace of the prose is slow at first but begins to pick up momentum as the narrator provides details about his surroundings. The extensive use of these technical details helps the reader imagine the mood the narrator is in. The prose takes advantage of Orwell's ability to manage such lucid diction while creating a tense atmosphere to heighten the author's feelings. This literary piece reinforces George Orwell's brilliance in writing. The amount of detail deployed in this prose not only brings all the characters to life, but also helps the reader imagine conjuring up Orwell's vision in this way. Works Cited Down and in Paris and London - George Orwell