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AP English Literatur

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Passage from "1984" by George Orwell

Passage: It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. Winston Smith, his chin nuzzled into his breast in an effort to escape the vile wind, slipped quickly through the glass doors of Victory Mansions, though not quickly enough to prevent a swirl of gritty dust from entering along with him.

The mention of the clocks striking thirteen in the opening of the passage serves to

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signal an alternative reality or dystopian setting

establish a sense of normalcy in the setting

indicate that time is moving backwards

introduce a supernatural element

create a sense of urgency

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