Thursday, June 14, 2007
Last Blog Ever!
So, as this year is ending, I would like to talk about one very important thing...... hopelessness. This is one major feeling that Winston has in 1984. He feels like he can't do anything to save his country, his girlfriend or himself. He is completely trapped by the government and he has no way to escape. Even when he thinks he is safe in the apartment above the antique shop, he is being watched. This is also a major connection to our lives. Everybody can relate to feeling hopeless in some way. This is just one thing that we have to watch out for. It is one thing just feeling overwhelmed or whatever with life, but totally another being completely hopeless and helpless, having no freedom at all. That is why people should read this book. Simply that.
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Hello Trou,
I've noticed that there's "being watched" in a scrutinizing, cynical and impersonal manner- getting ready to punish for any wrong move. And then there's "being watched" as in a protective and secure loving way prepared to comfort and heal.
At any rate, no matter the motive of the watcher, one can always view it as an opportunity to address and connect with an audience.
There in lies the hope....
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