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The use of language in "Vinegar tom"

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Use of Language in Vinegar Tom. In this essay I will be examining the use of language in Carol Churchill's Vinegar Tom, I will examine the diversity of her use of language tone and emphasis and its effect on the audience. An examination of Churchill's language reveals an affinity, that of post modern feminism. Her dramatic structure and actor-oriented language follows. While Churchill's post modern language disturbs the traditional (male) linear play structure, her language additionally reveals an awareness of the conflicting values and the belief that women were inferior through the use of strong language. This unique language and post modern structure links her with other contemporary playwrights for example Harold Pinter who wrote the crucible, although his use of language was certainly not there to raise awareness of the ill treatment of women. Pinter writes with a rich language that affects audience. While utilizing a similar language, Churchill's work passionately...

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