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Language in Metamorphosis Language is very important in metamorphosis and in Steven Berkoff's adaptation; he uses a variety of techniques. The first is simple language, by using ordinary conversations between the family placed in unusual situations, Berkoff is able to create a strange experience for the audience "There's brother Gregor" "Isn't it nice that she always waits up for me" The use of short sentences by the characters and simple vocabulary used, compliment Berkoff's choice of minimalist set, costume and scenery, giving focal point to the themes and sending messages of the subplots to the audience, so that they are more evident and reasonable to the audience. At the same time, a range of stylized speech patterns are used, the natural and mechanical speech placed side by side removes all naturalism. There is also a variation in language used by different characters throughout the play. For example, the Lodgers show Berkoff's use of juxtaposition, he...

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