Question

Comment on the dominant variety of prose present in each of the following passages. Write a brief critical appreciation of each passage in about 250words

Answer 1

Passage 1

The given passage is from a non-fiction narrative 'A Hanging' written by George Orwell. The essay denotes an incident in Burma while he served as a policeman and the prisoner, an Indian was being taken for execution. As the passage opens, we get to know that prisoner is being taken to gallows for execution. The tone of the narrator seems to be a matter of fact in the beginning describing the order of the warders, attitude of the men accompanying him 'as though at once pushing and supporting him.' It identifies the reaction of those two men as a tussle between their duty and pain of seeing someone off to his ultimate departure, i.e. death. How dreadful it is! Nonetheless, it looks like a regular routine, but all of a sudden something dreadful happens. Where the inhuman capital punishment is a normal routine, a matter of fact instance, the appearance of the dog is considered as dreadful, for the dog 'wagging its whole body' stands for something that the narrator identifies with himself. The onlookers are 'aghast , too taken aback' as it is something unusual to their heart and mind. The dog stands for love and compassion and dashes on to the prisoner trying to lick his face. The dog also symbolizes the helplessness of a mute animal against the 'all powerful' system that is comfortable at the thought of a man being slaughtered in the name of law and order. The subject of capital punishment has always been debatable.

Passage 2

The given expository passage presents a discussion on autism wherein the author explains the symptoms of autism which may get conveyed in impaired cognition, troubled adaptation, language in-capabilities and behavioral disorders. Despite their disorders they may have extra ordinary talent in certain areas like mathematics or memorizing.

The author wants to sensitize the readers by indicating the number of autistic children being much higher than expected, and with their limitations deliberate efforts are required on part of the other people who live with them to help them lead a normal life.

The author used a reflective and suggestive tone to suit the purpose. The example of one child among sixty eight showing the symptoms of autism denotes the magnitude of the problem and hence the concern and need for a compassionate outlook.

Passage 3

The passage is a descriptive one highlighting the features of unique Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest skyscraper in Dubai. The author stresses upon the technical, architectural as well as aesthetic marvel that the building presents to its viewers.

The figures about its height, artificial lake, number of lifts and and their timings all relate to the precision involved in the making and functioning of the skyscraper. The elaborate description of its shape, exterior, material used to make it one of its own kind, tastefully designed interiors to have a city within the city create an effective imagery. The conditioned and flavored air inside bring a whiff of fragrance to the reader.

The author uses his word-play efficiently to present the grandeur of the grand skyscraper. At the same time it suggests the splendor of the country that houses such a marvel.

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