1)Could a totalitarian society exist in this country? Why or why not?
A) No, because its more like a one sided government and in our country we have two parties.
2) Does a totalitarian government need a leader (or figurehead)?
A) Yes, because its like a one dimensional society and rely and someone else to make decisions.
3) Is a totalitarian society with no crime or poverty better than a free society plagued with crime and poverty?
A) I believe a two party society with crime, poverty, and freedom is better than a totalitarian society with no crime and poverty but being controlled.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Winston's Work Environment
Identify three or more specific descriptions or details about Winston's work environment at the Ministry of Truth as presented in Chapter 2-3 of the novel. For each detail, explain the mood or atmosphere created for the reader.
”… looked grim as the loopholes of a fortress. His heart quailed before the enormous pyramidal shape. It was too strong, it could not be stormed. A thousand rocket bombs would not batter it down.”
This means that the Ministry of Truth was virtually indestructable because the people of Oceania were so brainwashed that they had no idea what was actually going on.
“He was a fattish but active man of paralysing stupidity, a mass of imbecile enthusiasms -- one of those completely unquestioning, devoted drudges on whom, more even than on the Thought Police, the stability of the Party depended”
This says that in their society if you go along with what they tell you to do you can have a good job but not necessarily be qualified for it.
“It was nought seven fifteen, getting-up time for office workers. Winston wrenched his body out of bed -- naked, for a member of the Outer Party received only 3,000 clothing coupons annually, and a suit of pajamas was 600 -- and seized a dingy singlet and a pair of shorts that were lying across a chair.”
This shows how much control they had over the people of Oceania. They were given a certain amount for clothes and had to wake up when they were told.
How does Winston's work and work environment affect him?
He knows that something is wrong with how things are but feels helpless because there's nothing he can do about it. He is scared of what they will do to him if he does try and stand up for himself and the others of Oceania.
”… looked grim as the loopholes of a fortress. His heart quailed before the enormous pyramidal shape. It was too strong, it could not be stormed. A thousand rocket bombs would not batter it down.”
This means that the Ministry of Truth was virtually indestructable because the people of Oceania were so brainwashed that they had no idea what was actually going on.
“He was a fattish but active man of paralysing stupidity, a mass of imbecile enthusiasms -- one of those completely unquestioning, devoted drudges on whom, more even than on the Thought Police, the stability of the Party depended”
This says that in their society if you go along with what they tell you to do you can have a good job but not necessarily be qualified for it.
“It was nought seven fifteen, getting-up time for office workers. Winston wrenched his body out of bed -- naked, for a member of the Outer Party received only 3,000 clothing coupons annually, and a suit of pajamas was 600 -- and seized a dingy singlet and a pair of shorts that were lying across a chair.”
This shows how much control they had over the people of Oceania. They were given a certain amount for clothes and had to wake up when they were told.
How does Winston's work and work environment affect him?
He knows that something is wrong with how things are but feels helpless because there's nothing he can do about it. He is scared of what they will do to him if he does try and stand up for himself and the others of Oceania.
"Amazon Erases Orwell Books from Kindle Devices"- Reflection
Yes, I believe that it is unacceptable to take back the book from paying customers. However, they could have discontinued the book and that would have been perfectly fine. It's not right that they took the book back just because they had the power to.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Party Slogans
What do you think they mean?
"Big Brother is watching you."
This means that a higher authority is watching them.
"WAR IS PEACE. FREEDOM IS SLAVERY. IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH."
This means that the sruggles they go through unite the people of Oceania, no individual can succeed on their own, and the fact that they dont understand whats going on helps them.
"Who controls the past controls the future:who controls the present controls the past."
This means that control of the past ensures control of the future and control of the present ensures that you can change from what happened in the past.
"Big Brother is watching you."
This means that a higher authority is watching them.
"WAR IS PEACE. FREEDOM IS SLAVERY. IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH."
This means that the sruggles they go through unite the people of Oceania, no individual can succeed on their own, and the fact that they dont understand whats going on helps them.
"Who controls the past controls the future:who controls the present controls the past."
This means that control of the past ensures control of the future and control of the present ensures that you can change from what happened in the past.
Winton's Home
Identify three or more specific descriptions or details about Winston's home at Victory Mansions Apartments as presented in Chapter 1 of the novel. For each detail, explain the mood or atmosphere created for the reader.
"The hallway smelt of boiled cabbage and old rag mats."-establishes a dreary and gloomy mood
"...the world looked cold. Down in the street little eddies of wind were whirling dust and torn paper into spirals, and though the sun was shining and the sky a harsh blue, there seemed to be no color in anythng."-alson contributes to the dull mood
"Vistas of rotting nineteenth-century houses..."-the area is dilapidated and run down
How does this setting affect Winston psychologically?
He shares the gloomy mood with the world around him. Its easy to see that he is unhappy. As he looks out of his window, he wonders if it has always looked so rundown. Everything is daark and his surroundings and situation make him dislike the world that he lives in.
"The hallway smelt of boiled cabbage and old rag mats."-establishes a dreary and gloomy mood
"...the world looked cold. Down in the street little eddies of wind were whirling dust and torn paper into spirals, and though the sun was shining and the sky a harsh blue, there seemed to be no color in anythng."-alson contributes to the dull mood
"Vistas of rotting nineteenth-century houses..."-the area is dilapidated and run down
How does this setting affect Winston psychologically?
He shares the gloomy mood with the world around him. Its easy to see that he is unhappy. As he looks out of his window, he wonders if it has always looked so rundown. Everything is daark and his surroundings and situation make him dislike the world that he lives in.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Orwell questions
1. Which personal events seem to have affected Orwell most? Explain your reasons.
A) Corporal punishment because of his hatred towards authority.
2. What three wars had a powerful influence over Orwell? In which war did he actually fight?
A) Spanish Civil War, WWI, and WWII. He faught in the Spanish Civil War.
3. Which fascist dictators rose to power during Orwell's lifetime?
A) Franco, Hitler, Mussalini, and Stalin
4. Which novel by Orwell is a direct satire about Stalin and his political practices?
A) Animal Farm
5. Which "totalitarian" event occurred in the United States during World War II?
A) The Japannese internment camps
6. Which book gives evidence that Orwell's experiences at boarding school developed in him a sympathy for the poor and a lasting dislike for social status and power based on wealth?
A) Such, Such Were the Joys
7. Into what social class was Orwell born? Was Orwell ever truly poor?
A) Lowermiddle class. No, because he went to good schools.
8. Looking at the themes and topics of Orwell's novels, is Hopkinson's statement above valid? Why or why not?
A) It is valid because Orwell used most of his personal experiences in his work.
9. Which world event do you think had the most profound influence on Orwell as he wrote 1984? Why do you think this?
A) WWII, because of the impact Hitler had on the world.
10. Was Orwell ever married? Did he have any children?
A) Yes, he was married twice and adopted a child.
11. Why didn't Orwell fight against the Nazis in World War II?
A) He was declared unfit for military service.
12. What did Orwell decide to do after he graduated from a prestigious preparatory (high) school? Why di you think he disliked this job?
A) He went to work for the Imperial police in Burma; he began to like Burmans and disliked the socialist way.
13. Was Orwell's first book based on his own experiences? Explain.
A) Yes, he wrote it to express his hatred towards imperialism.
14. In what book did Orwell express a concern for the poor working class in England?
A) The Road to Wigan Pier
A) Corporal punishment because of his hatred towards authority.
2. What three wars had a powerful influence over Orwell? In which war did he actually fight?
A) Spanish Civil War, WWI, and WWII. He faught in the Spanish Civil War.
3. Which fascist dictators rose to power during Orwell's lifetime?
A) Franco, Hitler, Mussalini, and Stalin
4. Which novel by Orwell is a direct satire about Stalin and his political practices?
A) Animal Farm
5. Which "totalitarian" event occurred in the United States during World War II?
A) The Japannese internment camps
6. Which book gives evidence that Orwell's experiences at boarding school developed in him a sympathy for the poor and a lasting dislike for social status and power based on wealth?
A) Such, Such Were the Joys
7. Into what social class was Orwell born? Was Orwell ever truly poor?
A) Lowermiddle class. No, because he went to good schools.
8. Looking at the themes and topics of Orwell's novels, is Hopkinson's statement above valid? Why or why not?
A) It is valid because Orwell used most of his personal experiences in his work.
9. Which world event do you think had the most profound influence on Orwell as he wrote 1984? Why do you think this?
A) WWII, because of the impact Hitler had on the world.
10. Was Orwell ever married? Did he have any children?
A) Yes, he was married twice and adopted a child.
11. Why didn't Orwell fight against the Nazis in World War II?
A) He was declared unfit for military service.
12. What did Orwell decide to do after he graduated from a prestigious preparatory (high) school? Why di you think he disliked this job?
A) He went to work for the Imperial police in Burma; he began to like Burmans and disliked the socialist way.
13. Was Orwell's first book based on his own experiences? Explain.
A) Yes, he wrote it to express his hatred towards imperialism.
14. In what book did Orwell express a concern for the poor working class in England?
A) The Road to Wigan Pier
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