No doubt the treachery of an illness influenced the gloomy undertones of this novel, but more importantly, his main inspiration was his passion for freedom of speech. In this novel, Orwell writes of an omnipresent government that sucks away individuality and life from its citizens. One of those citizens is Winston Smith. Orwell showcases the ways communist parties alter humanity and history.
Who controls the present controls the past. This censorship began with Stalin in the s. Even if individuals are aware of the conditions they are residing in, they have no mouthpiece to speak. Censoring books in any capacity is a sign that the government is too heavy-handed and fragile. How scared do you have to be to starve your people of consciousness? Read Now.
This book has also been challenged in the United States. For example, it was challenged in Florida in for its supposed pro-communist themes. The main character continually challenges the government in frightened secrecy. Because the book is a dystopian novel and the main character is against the Party ideals for a considerable portion of the book, sections of the novel are not only anti-communist, they are anti-government.
Winston knows the second he opens his diary the Party will catch him in his crimes. Whether he went on with the diary, or whether he did not go on with it, made no difference. The Thought Police would get him just the same. For example, she tells Winston that they have to switch up the routes they take to come to their secret spot and have sex.
Students should read the book to learn more about the dangers of totalitarianism and the roles of truth, facts, and narrative spin within society. Inkwell - Op-Ed. Marrero on Mentorship and Fighting Adversity. Disc Golf Course Coming to Armstrong. Review: Last Night in Soho. Cancel reply. Press ESC to cancel. Skip to content Home Why is the book banned? Ben Davis May 27, Why is the book banned?
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