Can you give your opinon on the book because I have talked to my English teacher and she said that half of her classes have like it. I just want to know if this book good or not.
2006-11-14 04:14:34 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Yes, it's a very good book. I recommend you read it yourself; the pathos is lost in Y!A.
The book tells the frightening story of a young man named Winston Smith and his attempt to rebel against the totalitarian state in which he lives.
It shows how easy or difficult it is for humans to conform to a rigid society whose government has total control of and thrives on every facet of its citizens lives including their thoughts.
As well as disturbing steps a government like will take to deter autonomy of any kind.
For example, fabricating bizarre ridiculous phony events that its citizen were required to believe without questions or be put to death.
It also shows the isolation and despair a normal human feels in such a setting. Whether there are other people close at hand, or in bed with him.
When you read the book pay close attention to the last few paragraphs. You have to read the entire book to see what these passages mean, if you cheat you will miss it all together.
2006-11-14 04:30:12 · answer #1 · answered by nemesis 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Whether you will like the book or not is a question I can't answer. But the book is a very interesting and insightful story about the power of government. It is a prophetic warning that is coming true right before our eyes as history plays out. I strongly urge you to read it.
2006-11-14 04:18:37 · answer #2 · answered by bdenton2k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a BRILLIANT classic. I couldn't put it down. There WERE parts and certain ideas that were disturbing - it definitely won't make you feel warm and fuzzy inside.
But you should read just so that you won't be an outcast in the world. Almost every day, in every class, in ever newspaper article, I encounter references to Orwell's "1984". The term "Orwellian" has embedded itself in the English language.
Read it. I implore you.
2006-11-14 09:45:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was required reading in high school, which would have been close to that year at the time, I enjoyed the book. Why not try and read it see if you like it.
2006-11-14 04:25:45 · answer #4 · answered by Julie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A terrifying prophetic view of the (then) future--a world controlled by two warring totalitarian systems. (Or is it just one?) The obliteration of the individual spirit and whatever humanity exists in it is accomplished through ritual conformity, constant surveillance, worship of Big Brother, and alienation of normal human relationships. Religion and the state have merged into a crushing amalgam. Individual resistance, when uncovered, is destroyed through incarceration with physical and psychological torture, and sophisticated behavioral modification. Betrayal of love is the ultimate goal, and when that has been achieved, the individual human spirit is gone. All that are left are lemmings.
2006-11-14 04:28:12 · answer #5 · answered by themistocles 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's a really powerful read, and makes you think twice about the phrase 'Big Brother is watching you'. It's pretty depressing, but a real classic that eveyone should read. The film version with John Hurt is worth catching too.
2006-11-14 04:30:41 · answer #6 · answered by solstice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a rather depressing book. but i still liked it because of the way it made you think about the topics brought up. their are also many references made to this book in the news and other media. which you will pick up on and understand once you read this book.
2006-11-14 05:22:34 · answer #7 · answered by penny 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1984 should be required reading for all students. This book is a warning of what can happen if we blindly follow our government. Read it, and remember it !
2006-11-14 04:35:44 · answer #8 · answered by Count Acumen 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Required reading
2006-11-14 06:20:11 · answer #9 · answered by Douglas A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree which incorporate your assessment--smart and depressing. i think of lots of people who had study (or who a minimum of knew of) the e book properly earlier the year 1984 have been relieved while it got here and went and there grew to become into nevertheless no vast Brother, yet modern-day advancements interior the component to "national; protection" make one ask your self no count if Orwell grew to become into purely too early in his predictions! So, no, i do no longer think of you ignored lots, yet you ought to get somewhat greater out of it in case you study something approximately Orwell himself.
2016-10-03 23:08:05 · answer #10 · answered by lavinia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋