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Harsh Diction And Direct Characterization In Ullman's 'PR'

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King uses a combination of both harsh diction and direct characterization through first person experiences to establish a clear-cut, pyramid-like structure of power within the first chapter, solidifying Jack 's status within society in the process. By implementing biased thoughts mixed in with savage wording through the use of phrases such as "Officious little prick" (King 1), to illustrate Jack 's viewpoint on Ullman 's character, King immediately juxtaposes the socioeconomic classes in which these men reside. Jack is right away cast as a low level man, a bottom feeder of sorts. His immediate disdain for Ullman 's "PR smile" (King 4) and general disposition is vividly illustrated by his restraint to blurt out curse words at the officious

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