Fear is a concept; and in many ways, a tool. It creates vulnerability, but with that vulnerability comes cautiousness. This idea, the concrete base of 1984, is similar to the “dis-utopia” in the two articles, “The True Lesson of 1984” by Nathan Schlueter and “Why 1984 is 2017s Must Read” by Michiko Kakutani. These articles surmise how the book “1984” is a representation of America today under the supervision of Donald Trump. Schlueter and Kakutani both build strong opinions and points of view by application of Ethos, Pathos, and Logos, in an attempt to persuade the reader of why “1984” is just like today. However most of these statements, as often they do, have flaws and the credibility does not stand well. That is because the two authors are
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Socialism is, in theory, where production, change and distribution is done by the community as a whole. While totalitarianism is an entirely government ruled country; the individual has no voice at all. Schlueter quotes from the article “The Road to Serfdom” by F.A. Hayek,“Socialism seeks to overcome the greed, waste, competitiveness, and inequality generated by the free market with central economic planning by administrative and regulatory ‘experts.’ But whoever controls the means of life, Hayek observed, necessarily controls the ends of life,” (Schlueter 4) this passage explains that socialism tends to overcome the hardships in the economy all coming from the free market. Also “Socialism” is the best moral answer for the reflection of the book “1984”. Furthermore, “whoever controls life, controls the ends of life” is a vague statement, there is no evidence; but it appears accurate. Overall, it seems that it doesn’t have a great standpoint in representing the idea that socialism is what makes America corrupt (considering the simple fact that America is not socialist, but capitalist.) This is important because false statements/opinions can be the reason why people believe America is going corrupt. Therefore, it is dangerous if unproven statements are …show more content…
In this case I disagree that 2017 is fully similar to “1984.” Especially in how Schlueter and Kakutani use Ethos, Pathos, and Logos to persuade the readers that Trumps administration is turning United States into a dis-utopia similar to the book, “1984.” Trump may be a totalitarian bigot, but he simply does not singularly have the power to create such a world. In addition, this is a serious matter because America will eventually be torn apart by conspiracies due to lack of trust and concerning leaders. Learn to comprehend and give your point-of-view on any statement given, develop the skill of self-dependent thought. The best way is to challenge the opinions, including your own. “Do not go gentle into that good night; rage! Rage against the dying of the
Socialism is, in theory, where production, change and distribution is done by the community as a whole. While totalitarianism is an entirely government ruled country; the individual has no voice at all. Schlueter quotes from the article “The Road to Serfdom” by F.A. Hayek,“Socialism seeks to overcome the greed, waste, competitiveness, and inequality generated by the free market with central economic planning by administrative and regulatory ‘experts.’ But whoever controls the means of life, Hayek observed, necessarily controls the ends of life,” (Schlueter 4) this passage explains that socialism tends to overcome the hardships in the economy all coming from the free market. Also “Socialism” is the best moral answer for the reflection of the book “1984”. Furthermore, “whoever controls life, controls the ends of life” is a vague statement, there is no evidence; but it appears accurate. Overall, it seems that it doesn’t have a great standpoint in representing the idea that socialism is what makes America corrupt (considering the simple fact that America is not socialist, but capitalist.) This is important because false statements/opinions can be the reason why people believe America is going corrupt. Therefore, it is dangerous if unproven statements are …show more content…
In this case I disagree that 2017 is fully similar to “1984.” Especially in how Schlueter and Kakutani use Ethos, Pathos, and Logos to persuade the readers that Trumps administration is turning United States into a dis-utopia similar to the book, “1984.” Trump may be a totalitarian bigot, but he simply does not singularly have the power to create such a world. In addition, this is a serious matter because America will eventually be torn apart by conspiracies due to lack of trust and concerning leaders. Learn to comprehend and give your point-of-view on any statement given, develop the skill of self-dependent thought. The best way is to challenge the opinions, including your own. “Do not go gentle into that good night; rage! Rage against the dying of the