... wall to maintain order in the farm, and to stress the basic principles of Animalism. Through the misleading alteration of the commandments, Orwell uses irony to demonstrate how the pigs influenced the foundations of an equal society, which further became the foundations of a totalitarian dictatorship. "Curiously enough, ... this the writer seems to indirectly suggest that this blindness could bring out the worst. This use of the allegorical device of dramatic irony in Animal Farm leads the readers to create personal judgements and raise their concerns about the situation of the farm and...

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... killing of an elephant and the emotions and frustrations he endures while deciding the initial fate of the animal. Orwell's continuous use of literary techniques aid in demonstrating the true irony and emotional state of the event, which then only further validates the impact in which imperialism held. Orwell uses the emotional appeal as the narrator and a brilliant description of the ... 's death in the minds of the Burmese people, to come this far and not finish the task would be utter humiliation. Orwell's illustrates this idea of puppetry to demonstrate the irony of the "white man's ...

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... a recurring subject for many authors of varying backgrounds and beliefs. Despite differences in time period and subject matter, these works contain similar underlying stylistic elements. Sarcasm, wit, extended metaphor, verbal irony, and understatement are major components in works of political satire. Sarcasm a vital element of this genre. It serves to present the topic of scrutinization in a farcical and debased light and ... members of society. "I shall now therefore humbly propose my own thoughts, which I hope will not be liable to the least objection." (Swift Modest 11). This is an...

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... the syntax would be interesting to expand on. 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 ... ...

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... the limits to my world." Newspeaks aim is to achieve obedient patriotism through the convection of language. Orwell softens the tones of words in the novel, and adds hints of irony throughout the names of the four ministries. The Minipax (Ministry of Peace) holds sovereignty in ceaseless wars. The Minitruth (Ministry of Truth) controls education and public information. The MiniLuv (Ministry ... ...

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"A Brave New World", by Aldous Huxley, uses a fine irony that calls into question the very foundations of society, being exposed to light the ills of a society in decline, pointing out its horror and its enormous vacuum. With an intellectual ... ...

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... little interaction with each other - human feeling appears to be effectively dead, the characters of the novel numbed by drugs and medicines to protect them from their hostile enviroment. The irony is that in order for anyone to survive at all, they effectively forego their own humanity, which is a constant theme throughout dystopian literature, although it takes many different forms. Ballard ... ...

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