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“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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“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? Weekly Literary Quote
Every man is surrounded by a neighborhood of voluntary spies. -Jane Austen Journal Prompt In 1984, there is no boundary between one's work and one's "personal" life. In the age of social media, colleges and employers are conducting online "background checks" of potential and current students/employees with increasing fequency, and the line between our private and "professional" lives is becoming ever thinner. Also, conducting work/school from home in our current situation has made that distinction virtually nonexistent. How much right do you think an employer, school, or other organization should have to investigate your past or personal life? Why? Explain. Weekly Literary Quote
WAR IS PEACE FREEDOM IS SLAVERY IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH
Explain these seemingly-contradictory statements in your own words. Do they make sense? Why or why not? Who might benefit from using slogans such as these? These are examples of "doublethink," which the book defines as "the power of holding two contradictory beliefs in one's mind simultaneously, and accepting both of them." What might be some examples of people using doublethink in our world? Explain. Daily Literary Quote
“There will come a time when it isn't 'They're spying on me through my phone' anymore. Eventually, it will be 'My phone is spying on me'.”
What are some ways you use technology in your day-to-day lives? What are some ways technology has improved our lives? What are some negative impacts of technology on our lives? Do you think video surveillance has made the world a better place? Why or why not? Weekly Literary Quote
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