A Certain Silence.

The article discusses the lack of self-expression of the generation of French young people that grew up following the conclusion of the Algerian War in 1962. The author states that while some argue that young people are ensconced in and preoccupied by the material well-being of their civilization, the author contends that the silence of the younger generation is due to a lack of a language of expression for them to use. The author identifies and analyzes three types of language: violence, silence, and the language of humanity responsible for the world. The author concludes by calling for a renewal of language that will allow for modes of expression adapted to contemporary situations.