Model analysis of stylistic devices in an excerpt of Brian Clarke's "Whose life is it anyway?"(p. 28, 10 – 30,18)

General remarks

the conversation is held in a very witty style. Both sides think carefully about how to react and the impacts their remarks might have.
Ken wants to provoke Dr Scott with sexual allusions to make her think about his situation
Dr Scott tries to remain professional. She wants to avoid to hurt him. Neither does she want to end up being hurt herself. She is a position of self-defence whereas Ken takes the leading role in the discussion. She can't help getting more and more involved in his tragic situation.

Style of language

Ken mainly uses formal, sophisticated and elaborate language to show his clear state of mind. He uses a lot of ironic and sarcastic remarks.
Dr Scott uses neutral, rational, professional language. She wants to keep up the distance between a patient and a doctor. However, she is in defence and only manages to give short......

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Title: Language In "Whose Life Is It Anyway?" By Brian Clarke
Approximate Word Count: 514
Approximate Pages: 3 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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