2006-07-25 00:16:49 · 19 answers · asked by frphil2004 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
The term Big Brother was originally used in George Orwell's novel 1984 and suggested a future where everything the characters did was seen by the government using hidden cameras - hence teh term 'Big Brother is watching'. Since the novel was written in 1948 when leading goverment figures were mostly male, I can only assume the term Big Brother was used to reflect this male dominance in society at that time. If you like books then '1984' is a classic worth reading.
2006-07-25 00:25:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 17⤊ 2⤋
Big Brother is the founder of a totalitarian state in George Orwell's novel, Nineteen Eighty-Four. The following is a quote from the book:
"On each landing, opposite the lift shaft, the poster with the enormous face gazed from the wall. It was one of those pictures which are so contrived that the eyes follow you about when you move. BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU, the caption beneath it ran."
2006-07-25 07:23:50 · answer #2 · answered by ^~^ Dracula's bottom set 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From the book 1984 by George Orwell, written in 1948. Big Brother was the communist leader.
"Big Brother is watching you" was on all the posters.
2006-07-25 07:20:07 · answer #3 · answered by izzieere 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's from the novel 1984 by George Orwell. Big Brother ws a figurehead of an oppressive regime who 'watched' every move.
2006-07-25 07:20:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Big Brother sounds Better.
2006-07-25 07:22:31 · answer #5 · answered by Stammerman! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
George Orwell's book, 1984, introduced the term as meaning the government is always watching (and listening).
So... I assume that's where the t.v. show got it's name.
In terms of "big brothers" who mentor children, there are also "big sisters".
2006-07-25 07:22:58 · answer #6 · answered by lrad1952 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I remember correctly the term come from George Orwell's novel ' 1984' as the name of the totalitarian state.
2006-07-25 07:21:12 · answer #7 · answered by bigbowlofsalad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a reference to the totalitarian regime depicted in George Orwell's novel 1984 in which the state monitors all the activity of all the citizens.
2006-07-25 07:20:02 · answer #8 · answered by Jaydee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you usually expect a brother to be more observant then a sister.
2006-07-25 07:20:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
George Orwell's book 1984
amazing read
2006-07-25 07:23:25 · answer #10 · answered by billy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋