Class Discussion

I'm really getting into Orwell's theme of 1984. I think it's frightening how real his prediction is. Oceania's lies are built on hatred and Big Brother's hunger for power and loyalty. Big Brother's lies are then accepted by the citizens because of their fear. People are most volnerable and easily confused when their scared. They need to be reassured they have someone to watch over them and are willing to accept anything that might provide that sense of security. Even if it's a false sense. I really think that's how our government is working now in order to cover the cruel reprocossions of their actions. They want us to feel scared and vulnerable so that thier actions will seem reasonable steps towards our security.