Euphemisms for "killing":
* "Unwinding": This is the most prominent euphemism, suggesting a peaceful, almost natural process. It contrasts starkly with the actual brutality of the procedure.
* "Harvesting": This term implies taking a resource for a beneficial purpose, obscuring the fact that human organs and tissues are being taken from living individuals.
* "Giving back": This euphemism attempts to present the unwinding as a selfless act, as if the individual is contributing to the betterment of others.
* "Reclaiming": Similar to "harvesting," this term suggests that the individual's body parts are being "taken back" for a legitimate purpose.
Euphemisms for "body parts":
* "Tidbits": This dehumanizing term refers to the individual's body parts as if they are mere ingredients or pieces of food.
* "Parts": This impersonal word emphasizes the objectification of the human body, reducing individuals to mere components.
* "Resources": This term further dehumanizes the individuals, emphasizing their utility rather than their humanity.
Other Euphemisms:
* "The Division": This refers to the institution that performs the unwindings, hiding the true nature of their actions behind an impersonal name.
* "The procedure": This avoids specific details, making the process seem like a routine medical procedure rather than a brutal act of violence.
* "The Amendment": This refers to the law allowing for unwinding, hiding its true nature of legalized murder.
The Effect of Euphemisms:
These euphemisms highlight the manipulative and dehumanizing nature of the system. They make it easier for the characters to accept the idea of unwinding, blurring the line between right and wrong. The stark contrast between the euphemisms and the actual reality adds to the book's unsettling and thought-provoking nature.