The functions of the artificial language ‘Nadsat’ in the plot of the novel ‘A Clockwork Orange’ by Anthony Burgess.

Göktaş, Sera Şirin (2009) The functions of the artificial language ‘Nadsat’ in the plot of the novel ‘A Clockwork Orange’ by Anthony Burgess. Other thesis, TED ANKARA COLLEGE FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL.

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Abstract

Anthony Burgess, the writer of the novel ‘A Clockwork Orange’ created a new, artificial, language for his book. After watching the movie ‘A Clockwork Orange’ directed by Stanley Kubric, I wanted to read the book, the original story behind the movie. As I turned the first page, I realised that I didn’t understand a word in these paragraphs. After some research I learned about the existence of ‘Nadsat’ and I wondered why someone would work to create a brand new language, just to be used in one book. I found out, later on, that it had several purposes to it and I was mesmerised. This research inspired me to write my extended essay. Even though it was a fun subject to research and write about, at the same time it was quite difficult in the sense that it was written from the point of view of a literature person and thus it seemed to lack the perspective of a linguist.

Item Type: Thesis (Other)
Additional Information: Supervisor: Gamze Unay, IB Notu: C
Uncontrolled Keywords: Anthony Burgess, A Clockwork Orange,
Subjects: P Language and Literature > PE English
Depositing User: Kamil Çömlekçi
Date Deposited: 11 Jun 2009 11:12
Last Modified: 12 Apr 2019 10:23
URI: http://tedprints.tedankara.k12.tr/id/eprint/43

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