Last time I discussed wormholes and the difference of language between two species in The Last World War. So far the book has taken a very drastic turn. Human and alien have finally made contact, and the result of this is quite surprising. For this reading response, I am going to discuss how language has added lots of depth to the plot line.
Language is a method of communication. We humans communicate; in this book, aliens have their own language, and humans have their own language. This creates what is called a language boundary. The author took a very unique approach to solving this problem. Instead of equipping the aliens with translators so that there is seamless communication, the author decides to provide aliens with a device that turns words into pictures. So when a sentient life form uses it, an image will pop into the other party's head. I find this very unique because even if humans and aliens don't speak the same language, then they still have something in common. And that is the ability to see things.
Language is a method of communication. We humans communicate; in this book, aliens have their own language, and humans have their own language. This creates what is called a language boundary. The author took a very unique approach to solving this problem. Instead of equipping the aliens with translators so that there is seamless communication, the author decides to provide aliens with a device that turns words into pictures. So when a sentient life form uses it, an image will pop into the other party's head. I find this very unique because even if humans and aliens don't speak the same language, then they still have something in common. And that is the ability to see things.
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