Orwell's Views

George Orwell thought very oddly for someone in his time. But sadly enough his views are somewhat accurate to what we see now. We get fed lies almost everyday from the people in the government. Just like the people in his books whether it be 1984 or Animal Farm. George Orwell might of thought in different ways but if you really look into the details of what he's saying it really isn't all that far off from the truth.

Orwell's view of society

George Orwell feels that society is full of mindless drones for people. In 1984, all of the people follow what they are told. I do not think that I would like to live in that society. No one is allowed to think outside of the box or to do anything out of the ordinary. Everyone is fearful that the thought-police will capture them for suspicious behavior, so they follow along without ever thinking anything for themselves. The history is constantly changed and the evidence is destroyed so they have no true records of history. There seems to be no true freedom and life seems to be meaningless.

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1984

George Orwell society reminds me of hitlers society, the people there are always getting told what to do by big brother (hitler). Big Brother is always watching them so they have no freedom. They are not aloud to thing anything bad and there are no laws, so they could be breaking the law at anytime and not know it. Big Brothers society is very plain and unattractive. I would not want someone telling me what to do and or watching me all day. It seems to me Big Brother thinks that his people dont need Human Rights and they should be controlled at all times.

It's a bit grim...

I feel that Orwell's depiction of society, as portrayed in 1984, is a particulary negative view. He seems to feel that humanity is unable to keep itself upright, and just. Eventually everyone will give up what they beleive is right and go along with what others are doing. This seems to cause a domino effect and lead to a situation like in 1984. Orwell sees the population as the old 'herd of sheep' metaphore, we all go where the others do! I don't think this is entirely false however. Orwell may have a point that describes political campaigns, commercial advertisements, and fashion trends. Most people are influenced by them and go along with what their friends or family do. In 1984, Orwell portrays Winston as a person who goes along with the way society is, but questions it, much like many of us, including myself in some cases. We're just afraid of the concequences of stepping out of line (the thought-police or Big Brother) and doing something different than anyone else. Altogether I don't think its that far off from what happens in the present, giving us something to worry about.

Other people's thoughts on 1984

I started reading the book a couple weeks ago so i am further along in the bookand I feel that the book is great. Orwell does an excellent job in creating a society that is believable and makes us wonder if our society is heading that way. But i want to know what other people's thoughts are on the book?

Required Blog

Orwell's description of Oceanian society implies his view of humanity. He described Oceania as a society of people who are in fear to think. If a person dares to think, the Thought Police will know, and nothing good comes out of that. Orwell seems to think that all the human in the society are the same. They all work for the same person, "Big Brother." He seems to make all of the people seem brainwashed. They follow whatever is said to be followed and are scared to think any other way. I believe that it was O'Brien who even made younger children dress the same in shorts and the same colored t-shirts. They each have a red hankerchief around their neck and spy on their parents. They are made to believe that telling on their parents is a good thing and that they are involved with protecting their society. In Oceania, there are no laws meaning that there are no guidelines, which makes anything a crime. Killing people is actually amusing to children which seems sickly to me. Orwell seems to think that people are all the same and that everyone has to believe in the same thing or harm will fall upon them. I think Winston will be the one who takes a stand against what seems to be the government and will make others start thinking about a different world other than the one they are all in.

Oceania Implications for Society

What does Orwell's description of Oceanian society imply about his view of humanity?