ECHOES OF TRUTH AND TERROR: UNRAVELING MASS MEDIA IN DON DELILLO'S 'MAO II'"

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  • Karthikeyan.R Institute of Science and Technology, Avadi..
  • Dr. Prakash.A Institute of Science and Technology, Avadi..
  • Keerthana.R Institute of Science and Technology, Avadi
  • Henry Leonash.P Institute of Science and Technology, Avadi..

Keywords:

Language complications, Mass Media, Communication, Terrorism

Abstract

This article deals with Don Delillo's Novel Mao II in which he expresses the language complications of native speakers and domination of mass media. It talks about how the media makes the commoners believe all the facts they present through their media and communication channels. Moreover, Delillo’s novel, Mao II reveals the truth about the increasing population and how it is dangerous for the society in future. The article also talks about increasing terrorism that affects the peace and harmony of society.

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2024-07-20

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Vol. 1 No. 7 (2024): “YANGI O‘ZBEKISTONNING TARAQQIYOT DAVRIDA FAN, TA’LIM VA INNOVATSION TEXNOLOGIYALARNI RIVOJLANTIRISHNING DOLZARB MASALALARI”

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ECHOES OF TRUTH AND TERROR: UNRAVELING MASS MEDIA IN DON DELILLO’S ’MAO II’". (2024). Universal International Scientific Journal, 1(7), 485-492. https://universaljurnal.uz/index.php/jurnal/article/view/950