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Watching in public bars, I have noticed that working men only pay attention to the broadcasts when some bit of demotic speech creeps in. E. however claims, with some truth I think, that uneducated people are often moved by a speech in solemn language which they don’t actually understand but feel to be impressive. E.g. Mrs. A.45 is impressed by Churchill’s speeches, though not understanding them word for word.
Facing Unpleasant Facts: Narrative Essays
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