" A man may take to drink because he feels himself to be a failure, and then fail all the more completely because he drinks. It is rather the same thing that is happening to the English language. It becomes ugly and inaccurate because our thoughts are foolish, but the slovenliness of our language makes it easier for us to have foolish thoughts. "
Write about 250 words in response to the George Orwell reading. What is he saying about language? Do you agree/disagree with Orwell's assertions about language? Have you noticed any examples of a "collapse in language" he didn't mentioned? This article was published in 1946; what might he say differently if it were published now? (due by 11:59PM on Monday 9/26)
Also, respond to two of your classmates' blog posts by class on Friday 9/30.
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