1984

Seems that if Orville wanted thsi book to last he would have put it further in the future.

Ah well. How was he supposed to know we'd be here now? That was a long time ago when he wrote this book.

I'm a bit ashamed to say that Ive never read this book before. Ashamed since I like to read and there are people who don't like to read and were forced to read this one for school.

All SORTS of stuff is popping in my head now about Big Brother. Like, there are certain paralells in the book to modern society and yet students are forced to read this? Perhaps it's because it's a good book (certainly seems like a good book to me but it's right up my alley) or maybe perhaps they're showing students how bad it could be if you were to start letting your libertites start falling away? Maybe what will happen if we become docile, unquestioning creatures? If we just take everything at face value, swallowing it down without a moment's hesitation?

Or what if they're laying it out for students that THIS is what's going to happen and how it's going to happen so these are warning signs but come on, no need to worry. None of the signs have shown themselves, right? So go back home to your 24 hour news channels and your internet and be satisfied knowing you're safe and sound.

That the Government is protecting you. Almost like, a parent? No, a parent has too much authority. Perhaps a sibling? Like, say, an older brother?

A BIG BROTHER?

So much more to say but I have a crying pre-toddler to attend to.