Style: The author writes in a purposefully messy way. He makes the reader feel like he or she is really in D-503's head by cutting sentences short and jumping from thought to thought. He also uses mathematically terms a lot to enforce the that thought everything can be calculated to perfect life.
Tone: I think it has a mocking tone. The author is ridiculing society for the way it is. In this futuristic One State, they think it is funny how we used to do things. I don't know maybe this is way off, but that's what I get out of it.
Irony: I think an ironic moment occurs after D-503 and I-330 have sex. When O-90 comes over for her turn, D-503 tells us he can't. He says I should, but i mustn't. Today, you shouldn't have sex with two people but for them, it was like a duty.
Plot: The plot occurs in a chronological order. It's a diary, with an occasional flashback; like the one of him in school.
Characterization: The author tells us how the characters are by giving physical descriptions which also relate to their personalities. We also learn about the characters through their actions. D-503 is a dynamic character. We watch as he transforms from as he puts it the "real me" to "sickness." So far O-90 seems to be a static character. She does as she's told.
Setting: The story occurs in the One State, in spring of many years from today.
Symbolism: Cipher I-330 represents the old ways of freedom, fun, and sin.
Theme: What would happen if government controlled every aspect of our lives?
Point of View: The story is told through D-503 in a first person narrative of a major character.
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