"Politics and the English Language"

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This paper examines how Orwell offers his insights into the downfall of the English language in his essay. It explains how, through concise list-ridden examples, he presents clearly his reasons for believing so, succinctly bringing across his points to the reader. Orwell gives his fullest explanation of the inevitable influences of thought and language upon one another, as well as an understanding of why modern writers do what they do. He even goes so far as to offer a tutorial for aspiring writers. The author points out that most importantly, Orwell analyzes the corrupting influence of dishonest politics on the way we speak and think.

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"Orwell believes in the traditional style of the English language and that there is a definite correlation between language and action. Orwell also thought that omitting slang and long words where short ones will do could cure proper English. It is everyone's moral responsibility to use the English language with clarity. Most important, people must earn the English language and learn to use it in the correct way. Many slang words have disappeared over the years due to most choosing not to use them. It is a conscious action to do this. One must always be aware of the words they use and that they use them with clarity."

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