Weekly Literary Quote
“The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” -George Orwell, 1984 Journal Prompt Draw some parallels between the future that Orwell predicted when he wrote the book in 1948 and the society that has come to pass today. What are some warnings we can take from the book in regards to technology or politics? Do you think Orwell would be impressed with the world today? Why or why not?
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Weekly Literary Quote
“A man that flies from his fear may find that he has only taken a short cut to meet it.”
Journal Prompt In 1984, The Party tailors their torture techniques based on each individual’s biggest fear. Discuss your greatest fear and why you think it makes you so fearful. Include any encounters you have had with your fear or anytime you have had to overcome it. (Not-so) Random Trivia Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobiais the fear of long words. (Now that’s irony!) Daily Literary Quote
“Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.” - George Orwell Journal Prompt What do you think the above quote means? Do you agree or disagree? What are some ways we might "control the past"? Think about your own personal history. Do you attempt to control the narrative? |
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