Diction In Dark Matter

Dark Matter by Blake Crouch epitomizes the ideas of both the Surrealism movement and Science Fiction genre and should be classified as such. The diction in this novel pertains to the movement and genre because of its poetic and lyrical style as well as its scientific jargon. Through self-realization and personal growth, the main character’s development illustrates the ideas of Surrealism and Science Fiction. The genre of Science Fiction is shown in the conflict of Dark Matter because of its examination of parallel universes. The point of view that switches as the book goes along which highlights the contrast between the two main characters, and expertly showcases their inner thoughts. Those attributes fit descriptions of the Science

Surrealism incorporates the use of poetic styles to demonstrate a different type of writing than an ordinary novel (McKittrick). Dialogue between the main character is seen in Appendix A, which uses a unique style in its delicate word choice and anaphora of the words “I can’t”. This choice of words can be viewed as poetic with its lyrical and rhythmic tone and the fact that it was used for emphasis. The diction in Dark Matter is vital in the fact that it is used to describe precise scientific procedures and concepts, so it correlates with the common ideas of Science Fiction. Without it these complex ideas would not be articulated correctly. Appendix B highlights a conversation occurs between Jason and a man named Leighton. Throughout the conversation, they use erudite diction and jargon specific to quantum physics to refer to a box that allows a human to enter the multiverse. Through these examples, it is evident that the diction used in different parts of the novel relates to both the movement and genre because of its scientific jargon and poetic