Let's see what some other literary analysts have to say about the subject of the spooky ooky government and how they monopolize the humans.
This is Hayley's blog, and she thinks that "There is never any bad in Oceania.", except for the wars and poverty and governmental control. Another mysterious contradiction that she places is that, "The government doesnt try to control everyone, they do." I can honestly say that that is completely and utterly wrong and extermely vague.
The governmental staple in 1984 focuses around a basis of totalitarianism, much like the sort found in Stalin's Russia or Hitler's Germany. The characteristics and mannerisms of the Thought Police are taken directly from such sources as the KGB and the SS. 1984 is not a cautionary tale; it's a reprehensive one! How can it be a cautionary tale if such monstrosities have already occured in the world?
However, as Haley's insights once again atround me, she states that "The fact that police can look in your windows and listen to what you are thinking is very disturbing," making 1984 exactly what George Orwell partially intended it to be- a cautionary tale for the furute, once again. It's a story caught in limbo. It warns the future generations to save the world from its torrid past, and I think that's exactly what Haley is trying to convey in these blog postings.
Very commendable.
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Jess: We talked about this post at school and discussed how tone is hard to convey in writing, as opposed to in person. Be mindful of that as you post/comment on other students.
Also, when leaving a comment try to add something to the student's ideas, rather than just put the link to your blog. In some circles I think that might be considered spamming. :)
SPAMMER! SPAM! YOU BIG SPAAAAAAMMMMMMEEEERRRR! SPAM SPAMITY SPAMMER!
lmao.
:D
STOP SPAMMING AHHHH! Ò_Ó
I like your blogs, Jess. :D
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