The metaphorical devices successfully conveyed, what I thought to be, a universal truth – that during moments of crisis, one’s main opponent is himself. The statement’s validity remains for people of all ages

Syntax skillfully conveys an impending threat in the orator’s speech. The composure that the passage commences with quickly evolves into a passionate description. Furnished with various structures, the sentences provide an entertaining narrative that allow the menacing delineation full effect. Elongating quickly, they amount into “an endless catalogue of atrocities, massacres, deportations, lootings, rapings, torture of prisoners, bombings of civilians...” (160) Rather than dispersing the actions throughout the passage, they are enumerated, and thus crystallized much more securely. Exclamation marks signify the syntactical climax. “Oceania was at war with Eastasia! The banners and posters with which the square was decorated was all wrong! The agents of Goldstein had been at work!” (161) The party’s anxiety is mocked in the embellished attempt to convey their innocence. Instead, the image evoked is akin to an older sibling transferring blame to the scapegoat younger sibling. Through syntax manipulation, fear is initially aroused with the Orator’s menacing, but eventually collapses into mockery.

Winston’s unorthodox reaction to Totalitarian exposure is revealed through syntax, infused with effective detailing. Orwell paints a hue of irony cast upon the dominating tone of agitation. Irony soon dissolves into bitterness as Winston continues to contemplate the unconscionable truths.

A cursory glance at the syntax compels the audience to identify with the frustration of living with tyrannical mandates that control every aspect of life. Brief and direct sentences initiate the passage. However, the agitation quickly heightens as the syntax shifts to elongated sentences convoluted with numerous phrases. Increasing complexity in sentence structure mirror Winston’s ironic recognition of man’s own body as the prime impediment in battle. “He thought with astonishment of the treachery of the human body which always freezes into inertia at exactly the moment when a special effort is needed.” (Orwell 90) When one fails against himself, anxiety entails. The syntax buildup persists until it reaches the heretical climax. “He opened the diary.” (91) Agitation ceases temporarily, however, resumes when he turns to bitter thoughts concerning the Thought Police.

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Party Additional, America Winston’s, Finally Winston, Totalitarianism Winston, Police Sentence, George Orwell’s, Mode Purpose, Winston Smith’s, menacing tone, physical pain, numb capitulation, complete capitulation, chose passage, psychological physical,