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What is a recurring theme in Handke's work?

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  • The Deadening Effects Of Ordinary Language

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Handke's work frequently focuses on the deadening effects of ordinary language, as he believes that language can be used to control people and limit their freedom. In his play "Kaspar," Handke tells the story of a young man who is taken from his family and raised in a laboratory where he is taught to speak in a series of meaningless phrases.
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