Winston goes to his job in the Records section of the Ministry of Truth, where he works with a “speakwrite” and destroys obsolete documents. When Winston has to go to work, he has to deal with all the lies that his job throws at him. He realizes that even though he knows the "real" truth, Big Brother and his job (the Ministry of Truth) are not going to allow him to reveal it.
It seems as if everyone who works with Winston knows the "real" truth as well, but they have bought in to what Big Brother is trying to establish-a self controling type system, where whatever they say goes, and there is nothing that anyone can do about it. Winston can't even enjoy sex because the government won't allow him to.
This affects Winston not only physically, but mentally as well. With Big Brother shoving down what they consider the truth, Winston has to remain totally oblivious of the situation and hope that everything will turn out for the better good.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Reflection on 'Big Brother Cameras on the Watch for Criminals'
To be able to arrest somebody based on a camera that detects face recognition seems a little ridiculous.
First of all, the cameras that they are using aren't truely accurate. I don't believe that technology, today, is not quite advanced enough to truely have faith in. So how do we know that what these computers are telling us is the truth?
Another reason I don't approve of this, is because it seems a little immoral to be able to use technology to arrest somebody. This shows that, as humans, we are getting to a point where we rely on technology a little to heavily. We should be able to use other methods of solving problems like this.
First of all, the cameras that they are using aren't truely accurate. I don't believe that technology, today, is not quite advanced enough to truely have faith in. So how do we know that what these computers are telling us is the truth?
Another reason I don't approve of this, is because it seems a little immoral to be able to use technology to arrest somebody. This shows that, as humans, we are getting to a point where we rely on technology a little to heavily. We should be able to use other methods of solving problems like this.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Creating a totalitarian society
Question 1: Could a totalitarian society exist in this country? Why or why not?
Answer: America could not be totalitarian society because, the US revoloves around a two-party system and totalitarianism is a one party government.
Question 2: Does a totalitarian government need a leader (or figurehead)?
Answer: Totalitarian governments need a leader because it consists of a one deminsional outlook.
Question 3: Is a totalitarian society with no crime/poverty better than a free society plagued with crime and poverty?
Answer: I believe in a everyone being happy with theirselves so I say agree to both. With no crime or poverty you could be fine but not have as much freedom, but with crime and poverty you could have all the freedom you wanted/.
Answer: America could not be totalitarian society because, the US revoloves around a two-party system and totalitarianism is a one party government.
Question 2: Does a totalitarian government need a leader (or figurehead)?
Answer: Totalitarian governments need a leader because it consists of a one deminsional outlook.
Question 3: Is a totalitarian society with no crime/poverty better than a free society plagued with crime and poverty?
Answer: I believe in a everyone being happy with theirselves so I say agree to both. With no crime or poverty you could be fine but not have as much freedom, but with crime and poverty you could have all the freedom you wanted/.
Party Slogans
Of the three slogans thus far, (1.Big Brother is watching you,2.WAR IS PEACE. FREEDOM IS SLAVERY. IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH.,3.Who controls the past controls the future; who controls the present controls the past.) all have made significant impact.
The first slogan shows you the type of government system that is present in the novel. Big Brother is basically the all-seeing, all-controling figment. Throughout London, Winston sees posters showing a man gazing down over the words “BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU” everywhere he goes. Big Brother is the face of the Party. The citizens are told that he is the leader of the nation and the head of the Party The second slogan is the official slogan of the party. “Freedom Is Slavery” because, according to the Party, the man who is independent is doomed to fail. By the same token, “Slavery Is Freedom,” because the man subjected to the collective will is free from danger and want. “Ignorance Is Strength” because the inability of the people to recognize these contradictions cements the power of the authoritarian regime. The third slogan is an important example of the Party’s technique of using false history to break down the psychological independence of its subjects. Control of the past ensures control of the future, because the past can be treated essentially as a set of conditions that justify or encourage future goals.
The first slogan shows you the type of government system that is present in the novel. Big Brother is basically the all-seeing, all-controling figment. Throughout London, Winston sees posters showing a man gazing down over the words “BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU” everywhere he goes. Big Brother is the face of the Party. The citizens are told that he is the leader of the nation and the head of the Party The second slogan is the official slogan of the party. “Freedom Is Slavery” because, according to the Party, the man who is independent is doomed to fail. By the same token, “Slavery Is Freedom,” because the man subjected to the collective will is free from danger and want. “Ignorance Is Strength” because the inability of the people to recognize these contradictions cements the power of the authoritarian regime. The third slogan is an important example of the Party’s technique of using false history to break down the psychological independence of its subjects. Control of the past ensures control of the future, because the past can be treated essentially as a set of conditions that justify or encourage future goals.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Winston's home
How does this setting affect Winston pscycologicly?
A.) the smell of boiled cabbage and old rag mats. The world look cold. Rotting houses.
Sets the scene to be unpleasent and gloomy which makes his psychological state hate the world he lives in.
A.) the smell of boiled cabbage and old rag mats. The world look cold. Rotting houses.
Sets the scene to be unpleasent and gloomy which makes his psychological state hate the world he lives in.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
George Orwell Questions
Ben Fike
November 4, 2009
Questions
1. Which personal events seem to have affected Orwell most? Explain your reasons.
Answer: The corporal punishment enforced on him and his family. This affected in a way of hating authority.
2. What three wars had a powerful influence over Orwell? In which war did he actually fight?
Answer: Spanish Civil, WWI, and WWII. He fought in the Spanish Civil War.
3. Which fascist dictators rose to power during Orwell's lifetime?
Answer: Francisco Franco, Aldolf Hitler, Mussalani, and Stalin
4. Which novel by Orwell is a direct satire about Stalin and his political practices?
Answer: Animal Farm
5. Which "totalitarian" event occurred in the United States during World War II?
Answer: Japanese interment camps.
6. Which book gives evidence that Orwell's experiences at boarding school developed in him a sympathy for the poor and a lasting dislike for social status and power based on wealth?
Answer: Such, Such Were the Joys.
7. Into what social class was Orwell born? Was Orwell ever truly poor?
Answer: Lowermiddle class. No, because he went to good schools.
8. Looking at the themes and topics of Orwell's novels, is Hopkinson's statement above valid? Why or why not?
Answer: It is valid because Orwell used most of his personal experiences in his work.
9. Which world event do you think had the most profound influence on Orwell as he wrote 1984? Why do you think this?
Answer: WWII, because of the impact Hitler had on the world.
10. Was Orwell ever married? Did he have any children?
Answer: Yes (twice). He adopted a child.
11. Why didn't Orwell fight against the Nazis in World War II?
Answer: He was declared unfit for military service.
12. What did Orwell decide to do after he graduated from a prestigious preparatory (high) school? Why di you think he disliked this job?
Answer: He went to work for the Imperial police in Burma; he began to like Burmans and disliked the socialist way.
13. Was Orwell's first book based on his own experiences? Explain.
Answer: Yes, he wrote it to express his hatred towards imperialsim.
14. In what book did Orwell express a concern for the poor working class in England?
Answer: The Road to Wigan Pier.
November 4, 2009
Questions
1. Which personal events seem to have affected Orwell most? Explain your reasons.
Answer: The corporal punishment enforced on him and his family. This affected in a way of hating authority.
2. What three wars had a powerful influence over Orwell? In which war did he actually fight?
Answer: Spanish Civil, WWI, and WWII. He fought in the Spanish Civil War.
3. Which fascist dictators rose to power during Orwell's lifetime?
Answer: Francisco Franco, Aldolf Hitler, Mussalani, and Stalin
4. Which novel by Orwell is a direct satire about Stalin and his political practices?
Answer: Animal Farm
5. Which "totalitarian" event occurred in the United States during World War II?
Answer: Japanese interment camps.
6. Which book gives evidence that Orwell's experiences at boarding school developed in him a sympathy for the poor and a lasting dislike for social status and power based on wealth?
Answer: Such, Such Were the Joys.
7. Into what social class was Orwell born? Was Orwell ever truly poor?
Answer: Lowermiddle class. No, because he went to good schools.
8. Looking at the themes and topics of Orwell's novels, is Hopkinson's statement above valid? Why or why not?
Answer: It is valid because Orwell used most of his personal experiences in his work.
9. Which world event do you think had the most profound influence on Orwell as he wrote 1984? Why do you think this?
Answer: WWII, because of the impact Hitler had on the world.
10. Was Orwell ever married? Did he have any children?
Answer: Yes (twice). He adopted a child.
11. Why didn't Orwell fight against the Nazis in World War II?
Answer: He was declared unfit for military service.
12. What did Orwell decide to do after he graduated from a prestigious preparatory (high) school? Why di you think he disliked this job?
Answer: He went to work for the Imperial police in Burma; he began to like Burmans and disliked the socialist way.
13. Was Orwell's first book based on his own experiences? Explain.
Answer: Yes, he wrote it to express his hatred towards imperialsim.
14. In what book did Orwell express a concern for the poor working class in England?
Answer: The Road to Wigan Pier.
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