The Very Dfferent Same Essays - I have a Dream and Shooting an Elephant
Both Martin Luther King's "I have a Dream" and George Orwell's "Shooting an Elephant" are essays about denouncing racism through effective language manipulations, for example, figurative language and precise diction. Both essays are powerful pieces that draw reader's attention to the injustice of racism. However, the points of contrast between the two are clearly identifiable. For purpose of discussion, I will be focusing primary on the differences such as the use of figurative language, sentence structure and method of presentation, as well as tone. Language Manipulation is one key element of a good quality essay. Although both King and Orwell show a high degree of manipulations in figurative language and sentence structure, they are, in fact, quite different. King's essay, originally a speech,
Where as Orwell presented his essay in descriptive sentences with a few digressions. He puts the reader in suspense. And only until the end of his essay, the reader then, finally, realizes his intentions. On the other hand, Orwell's essay is a narrative, where in he relates a real life experience to condemn the injustice of racism. His essay is quite abstract because of his use of the elephant as a symbol. This forces the reader to interpret the symbolism in order to understand the author's purpose. is a highly persuasive and emotionally charged piece because of wide range of metaphor and biblical allusions. By using allusions, references to well known books, stories and events, he is able to present his speech smoothly - providing that the audiences understand them. For examples: Paragraph 16: I have a dream... glory of the L
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Approximate Word count = 565
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)
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