English Language In 1984 By George Orwell

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The English language constantly changes, whether the changes are substantial or small, nothing about the language itself is still. The structure and the continuous building of language are quite mesmerizing furthering one's curiosity about how exactly language can expand so far. One cannot argue that language is a major influence everywhere while simultaneously a powerful tool that can manipulate many. Depending on who the person is within the hectic world, language can either be one’s greatest asset or their worst enemy. In 1984, a novel written by George Orwell demonstrates the unquestionable sovereignty that language holds upon the masses, along with Saul Alinsky’s opinionated statement, “he who controls the language controls the masses.”