#Book_Review 1984: George Orwell About the author: George Orwell, w…

Posted: 2020-03-28
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#Book_Review 1984: George Orwell About the author: George Orwell, writer who has written some of the best books in 20th century which include animal farm and 1984. Summery: Cold war era novel “1984” is about authoritarian society. The story revolves around Winston Smith who is firerce, curious, thinking person; challenges the orthodox society and thinks out of the box; keeps learning about how the society works and why it is this way only in spite of great hurdles in the way. All the party members are under constant surveillance ever since he/she wakes up till the night, even during the sleep via telescreen, cameras and microphone all the time. The situation is so extreme that government even tries to control the thinking of the citizens. In the hierarchical pyramidal structure of the society the superior Big Brother controls everything. Language is the carrier of thoughts. The writer elaborate the way language is molded to the grassroot level eradicating the words used to express the opposite views. It seems to be appealing to me as some of the signs of fascism are rising slowly in our society and it would help to realise what the future holds. One of the line that I like: “Freedom is the freedom to say two plus two equals four. If that is granted, all else follows.” ‑ Winston Smith Why you should read it? a. To peak into what the authoritarian society would be like. b. To understand how one should stick with his thoughts no matter whatever the situation might be. c. Personally I realise the importance of emotions and human values in the human life and society. d. This will surely help you realise “the big picture”. e. It elaborates some of extremely radicalised ideas. Is it really hard to read? Initially around 400 page English book might seem hard one to read but that’s not the case. Once you start the reading, you continue until the last page pops up. Overall, a great fiction novel how the authoritarian society would be. #A_must_read P.S.: I have read the pdf copy of the book. ~$@nk€t #28:3:2020::10:29:pm

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