Essay comparing Clockwork Orange and Trainspotting Within both Irvine Welsh' 'Trainspotting' Burgess' 'Clockwork Orange', shocking topics are presented to the reader and very disturbing language is used to evoke the personality and the psyche of the people involved within both narratives. Both texts have distinct usage of Lexis and semantics that have different connotations. 'Train spotting coins the Scottish dialect and socialect while Clockwork Orange brilliantly expresses the range of unique language used within a social circle in London City. The opening paragraph of Trainspotting includes a number of Jargon and also cultural references. The use of the word “ Cunt” is particularly poignant as it is considered to be a very harsh word but rolls off the tong of the three men involved.
The word brought adds an emphasis that expresses the voyage and the experience as a rather unpleasant and frankly, unnecessary struggle. Wheatley tone is moderate at first glance, yet with careful analysis it is revealed that is remains a more radical and harsh undertone, expressing a hidden animosity and anger towards her owners. Furthermore, Wheatley continues that form and structure of writing
Dear Editor, Garrett Hardin’s essay, “Lifeboat Ethics,” although a compelling read, is an appalling example of sloppy conservatism which seeks to manipulate the reader through erroneous, contradictory, bigoted, self-important, and cruel statements. “Lifeboat Ethics” is undoubtedly one of those opinion pieces that is meant to show readers the error of their ways. He all but begs the reader to set aside his or her “kind-hearted liberal” feelings, and provides many examples to walk the reader through his own viewpoint—as any good op ed should. (p. 134). Nonetheless, the omissions and baseless presumptions present in this piece insult the intelligence enough that it is impossible to seriously consider Hardin’s point (which is stunning in its brutality).
In The Odyssey, Homer’s use of metaphors is used to show how Odysseus is in so much pain that he cannot even enjoy the beauty he is currently living in. Homer’s Metaphor in this passage truly has a deeper meaning, standing for the impossibility of enjoying anything when you are in such emotional pain; this passage gives us a glimpse into Odysseus’ inner turmoil and hints at the joy that Hermês’ news will
Hathorn’s use of visual imagery and repetition of ‘burning’ further emphasises the negative impacts of Milly’s denial of true identity as symbolised as her “burning dreadful secret...a burning pain inside...” and often recalled as “the old familiar burning sensation”. Milly’s self growth is conveyed through her constant rhetorical question of “who am I?” showing her initial confusion juxtaposing her final self-realisation, “I am Milly Symons from up Taree ways”. Thus, Hathorn’s realistic portrayal of a character who attains a sense of belonging to a community through
The antonym phrase “beauty versus the beast” is used to create illusion and make reference to the story, while creating humour and mocking Goody simultaneously. The writer uses the verb phrase “broke down” to suggest Jade Goody is unstable and unsteady. The adjective ‘controversial’ is used to describe the Big Brother house and the noun neologism ‘bitch’ is used in her quotation. These both represent Goody in negative ways and could imply that her social background and upbringing has made her into an inept person. The slang noun ‘malarkey’ is also used in Goddy’s quotation.
Much emphasis is placed upon Usher’s physical appearance as an indication of his declining mental state, and with lexical choices such as ‘wild’ and ‘tenuity’ being reflective of his inconsistent behaviour. It could be argued that his madness is due to the place where he resides, as the mansion is rapidly dilapidating, mirroring Usher himself. The fact that both of the subjects are mentioned to have eyes suggests there is a link between them. In the beginning of the story, the narrator portrays the house as having
It attempts to immerse the reader in an extraordinary world in which ordinary standards and moral judgments become meaningless and good and evil are seen as inextricably intertwined. (Hume 282) The genre’s ”fascination with physical and psychological excremity, supernatural elements, and purported status set the pattern of the texts.” (Schmitt 4) ”Terror is the author’s principle engine and serves to grip and affect the reader.” (Hume 282) Besides the representation of extreme circumstances of terror, oppression and persecution, darkness and obscurity of setting, and innocence betrayed are also prominent features. (Lloyd-Smith 3) Gothic fiction is marked by an obsession with the macabre focusing on the mysterious and ineffable. (Schmitt 5) What is more, Gothic works are often centered in smaller numbers of characters, ultimately to operate within the consciousness of just one character (Fisher 73) Starting with the setting of The Black Cat, we can state that Poe broke with the European tradition (which I did not include in the previous section) and he pushed the charnel house elements of literary Gothic toward a fascination of with horror for its own sake. Poe senses the possibilities of urban Gothic.
The mood is very dark and gloomy. This is emphasised by Shakespeare’s use of striking words such as: fiend, marble-hearted, serpent (all associated with some form of evil or malevolence). These words set the tone in the reader’s minds and allow the progression of Lear’s curse to have a more devastating effect on both the reader and Goneril. Body Craftsmanship: Structure, Language, Imagery, Movement, Sound It’s is interesting to note the following writing structures as a metaphor for
Blake uses figures of a chimney sweeper, a harlot, a married couple and cry of infants to increase the effect on the reader. By using words like “blackening”, “plagues”, “hearse” and “blood”, Blake sets up a very dark and disturbing picture for the readers to comprehend. Furthermore, the use of phrases such as “mind – forged manacles” (Verse 8) and “in very ban” (verse 7), further exemplify how confined and restrained people felt. This paints a clear image of what people were feeling during the time period. In addition, he does an effective job at evoking pity and sorrow for