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Remains of The Day (Kazuo Ishiguro)3. How does the language used and descriptions emphasise or mirror Steven’s character? “I always considered it my duty to develop a good accent and command of language
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Quiz 3: Remains of The Day (Kazuo Ishiguro) 3. How does the language used and descriptions emphasise or mirror Steven's character? "I always considered it my duty to develop a good accent and command of language". This is Stevens' language in the Remains of The Day. Language is immensely important, by listening to a person speak just a few words we assume a great deal about their economic and social background assigning them a stereotype and life. In 'Remains of the day', we are presented with a first person narrative of Stevens, an old English Butler quite old-fashioned for his time. His language is adopted and his mannerisms reflect that of the Victorian society from which his language was formed. In order for us to know Steven's character, we have to examine his narration, his language, and his mannerisms and try to explain and justify his actions. I think Stevens' language is...
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