Political leaders have written numerous speeches throughout the years, in order to persuade countless people to adhere to resolving a problem that is in our society. The liberating language of political figures can bring about alterations in a society that is plagued with unwanted situations. In George Orwell’s, “Politics and the English Language”, he tried to correct our language that has been spoiled by political leaders due to their constant use of unnecessary words. This concept of using language to connect to people is also mentioned in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s writing, “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” His letters allowed him to communicate with numerous individuals and gave others the power to rise above segregation in their society. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s letters and George Orwell’s essay only strengths peoples’ use of language in order to get many individuals on board with their ideas.
George Orwell mentioned how insignificant words affect our writing. We need to listen to his advice and be more conscious about the words we chose to get our points across, “The words democracy… justice have each of them several different meanings which cannot be reconciled with one another” (Orwell, 1974, p. 5). Numerous individuals have used a similar method of using words that are not specific enough in …show more content…
Martin Luther King Jr. used unimportant words in his response, proving Orwell’s point correct. Dr. King was a political leader that did not always use words that were important, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere” (King, 1963, p.1). Orwell mentioned how meaningless the word “justice” is, and the countless definitions associated with this word. This word can decrease the value of the point being made in Orwell’s eyes. However, King’s use of insignificant words did not hinder the argument he was making in regards to segregation. Dr. King, was a political figure, whose language only empowered people to join in the fight to abolish
George Orwell mentioned how insignificant words affect our writing. We need to listen to his advice and be more conscious about the words we chose to get our points across, “The words democracy… justice have each of them several different meanings which cannot be reconciled with one another” (Orwell, 1974, p. 5). Numerous individuals have used a similar method of using words that are not specific enough in …show more content…
Martin Luther King Jr. used unimportant words in his response, proving Orwell’s point correct. Dr. King was a political leader that did not always use words that were important, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere” (King, 1963, p.1). Orwell mentioned how meaningless the word “justice” is, and the countless definitions associated with this word. This word can decrease the value of the point being made in Orwell’s eyes. However, King’s use of insignificant words did not hinder the argument he was making in regards to segregation. Dr. King, was a political figure, whose language only empowered people to join in the fight to abolish