Interpretive Oral Presentation Transcript on “Nineteen Eighty Four” What were Winston Smith’s philosophical concerns toward his observance of human nature in society and the way people lived their life, in the context of the novel? In the text “Nineteen Eighty Four”, the way the human nature in society and the way people lived their lives was noticeably a concern for Winston. He saw that life was becoming too mechanical and that the loss of humanity was becoming a reality. A mechanical lifestyle involves the idea of conformity, where the population changes their behaviour in order to fit into the society.…
David Sussman talks about the physical pain and psychological distress when being tortured as it changes the point of view of the person being tortured causing them to betray themselves. We see this when Winston was being tortured as he was feeling extreme pain which led him to give up on himself and believe in the party’s beliefs and love Big Brother. Overall, Orwell talks about how the party manipulates society other than the language of Newspeak which is manipulation through torture. In Oceania, society is living in an oppressive world ruled by the oppressive dictator Big Brother and the party.…
The "2+2=5" slogan occurred in George Orwell's book entitled "1984" referring to the control of the human mind by the Party. It symbolizes the psychological manipulation over people in order to create a false reality. The mathematical sentence is a slogan promoted by the Party as part of the dictatorship. In the short video, pupils in the classroom are forced to accept the fact that two plus two equals five according to the teacher's instructions. What's more, the constant repetition of the equation indicates how they are "brainwashed" to accept the deceiving reality.…
In his development of characters he creates both literal and metaphorical imagery; Furthermore, in the physical ways that he describes his characters, he creates an image of that character in the reader's mind along with what that character represents. Pimlott discusses O’Brien, a key character in Winston Smith’s development, and the metaphorical imagery Orwell creates of him. Pimlott claims, “ Of the three main characters, the sinister O’Brien is an intellectual construct: not a flesh-and-blood human being at all, but the ultimate, black image of totalitarianism.” (Pimlott 1) By explaining the image Orwell creates through O’Brien, Pimlott analyzes Orwell’s use of language to create imagery.…
In 1984, George Orwell presents a dystopia, the complete opposite of the perfect world. The setting is a post-war situation, based on reality after the world wars. The main character, Winston Smith, faces oppression everyday and is completely controlled by the media. Citizens are brainwashed and manipulated by the Party, the only political party allowed in Oceania. The situation Orwell describes is eerily similar to the one in Germany during the second world war.…
Further into the story, Orwell continues to use more negative connotations for example, “Harsh” (Orwell 3). Orwell uses this word with the intention to effect the audience’s mood by his use in negative tone.…
Orwell’s essay talks about something that most people do not think about very much. I mean when you are speaking to someone or writing an essay you are not thinking about the proper language to use you are mostly just saying things the way you hear others say it everyday. In some ways I would have to agree with Orwell though because we use so much slang today sometimes it can be just plain confusing especially if the person is using it wrong. I am going to admit I have caught myself writing a paper and starting to use slang but catch myself before I finish typing it and I also probably break at least a few of his rules each time I write a paper.…
When Mr. Jones, the owner of Manor Farm, finally goes to bed, Old Major calls all the animals to the barn for a meeting. Even though Old Major is getting old and may die soon, he wants to share his thoughts with the animals of the farm. He tells them how “The life of an animal is misery and slavery” and how Man only takes from the animals and barely provides for them. According to Old Major, overthrowing the humans is the ultimate goal for the animals, and it would lead them to their freedom. He demonstrates his ideas through a song called Beasts of England.…
A total oligarchical society should be avoided because trying to keep hope is hopeless as hope is destroyed and power corrupts all. This theme is shown in George Orwell's 1984 and- amoung other points- is developed and assisted by symbols. 1984 tells the tale of a man named Winston Smith in his “heroic” battle fighting against the Party, his oligarchical society. He attempts to reclaim the past, and, with his lover Julia, “rebels” in sex and their “secret” meetings. Winston becomes infatuated with the past items seen in Mr. Charrington's shop.…
Prompt Commentary “He was an intelligent man and an able servant of his firm, but he was one of those Englishmen—common, unfortunately—who should never be allowed to set foot in the East” (Orwell 855). (This was an entry from Burmese Days) Much of the dialogue involved blistering criticism on Burmese people. Among those countless insults, the narrator’s input nabbed my attention. Orwell had expressed his political beliefs covertly through dialogue.…
In George Orwell’s work, Politics and the English Language, Orwell makes many points as to why the English language is collapsing, especially in political writing. Impropriety in the English language has been passed about much like tradition and has not seemed to have stopped. Ambiguity in political writing has made it dry with no imagery in the words or metaphors used, which is often done incorrectly. Orwell uses several phrases from other professors and politicians as examples to explain why they are lacking imagery, pretentiousness, and what he described as 'ugly' wording/phrasing.…
Orwell’s novel 1984 is a great piece of literature that should included in a list of works of high literary merit. Approximately six months before Orwell passed away, he published the novel 1984. This book is taking place in the near-future, or what is the past to us now, in 1984. Its set place is Oceania, which is a large area comprised of the Americas, Australia, England, and part of lower africa, in a city called London. England is also renamed to Air Strip One and is known as the “mainland.”…
Summary of “Politics and the English Language” by George Orwell Orwell immediately addresses his concern for the decline in the English language. He calls it “ugly” and “stale.” This decline in language induces “foolish” thinking, which, in turn, leads to more ugly language. It is a vicious cycle. However, Orwell suggests that this is a reversible process, considering there is enough people willing to get the job done.…
Dust is everywhere in Oceania. It is in Winston’s apartment, on the streets, and even in the creases of Mrs. Parson’s face. The dust, and the ruin it represents, symbolizes the level of the decay of the physical world prevalent in Oceania. It gives the impression that the quality of life in Oceania is constantly being made worse be the rules of the government. This reinforces the theme of “the destruction of the human spirit.”…
Language is a very important thing when we talk about one’s personality, about a country, about patriotism, about uniqueness and also about politics as it is exactly the thing that determines changes or new visions about the world that sorrounds us. It can be a way of expression, but it can also be a way of manipulating, if we talk about politics. As we talk about English language, we have to state that during the time it has suffered a lot of changes specific to each period. Modern English knows little about clarity, but knows much about long sentences with a lot of „intelligent” and „original” words, so that in the end, the writer or the speaker sounds very smart but without really telling the reader or the listener something. Orwell’s essay is a perfect work that combines this kind of language with politics.…