DIARY ENTRY Lennie after Crushing Curleys Hand October 9th 2012 I done a bad ting..... I really bad ting! Why’d I have to do it! I know George already told me it ain’ my fault but why’d I have to do it! I disappointed ’im‚ I know I did! I don’t wan’a’ make George sad. No never. George never makes me sad on purpose. Sometimes he tells me his life would have been better without me. He tells me he could have been goin’ to cat houses every night but he tells me he doesn’ mean it. He always says
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are closely examined by the government. In George Orwell’s novel 1984 Winston Smith’s feelings of rebellion for an escape of “Big Brother’s” watchful eye jeopardizes his life and satisfied intimate relationship with Julia. An individual’s responsibility to society is to pursue happiness for them and others to the best of their ability despite the consequences. Throughout many months Julia spent her days and nights observing Winston Smith only to formulate a plan; one that would define their fate
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GRADE 10 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE PAPER 3 NOVEMBER 2011 2 ½ HOURS‚ 100 MARKS INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This question paper consists of THREE sections: SECTION A: Creative Writing (50 marks) SECTION B: Longer Transactional Texts (30 marks) SECTION C: Shorter Transactional Texts (20 marks) SECTION D: Reference/Informational/Visual and Multi-media Texts 2. Candidates are required to answer ONE question from EACH section. 3. THE WRITING PROCESS 3.1 There must be clear evidence
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been taught‚ but in the “negative utopia” of George Orwell’s novel 1984 these are the slogans of the Party and of Big Brother which governs Oceania (modern day England). This society suppresses all free thinking‚ free enterprise‚ and all other freedoms. George Orwell predicts that the world will come to this if someone does not stand up to the dominant society. This someone is Winston Smith‚ the thoughts and actions of Winston in 1984 place him against the Party‚ their views‚ and Big Brother. The
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are formulated‚ discouraging any individual thought is just one of many examples throughout the story. 1984 uses hyperboles or exaggerated situations to communicate this message and additionally‚ the novel itself serves as a metaphor to issues deep rooted into our society finally‚ the novel shows that everyone is guilty of creating and enforcing these stereotypes. In summary George Orwell’s 1984 clearly portrays a terrifying rendition of a world defined by individual viewpoints widespread over the
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EXPOSITORY PIECE “Our identity is influenced by how others see us” Monica Ung 11B A person’s identity is the essence of who they really are. However‚ the way an individual is viewed can shape their identity but only slightly. Identity usually comes through from an individual’s beliefs‚ opinions and experiences nevertheless; appearance and social status can also play a role. In today’s society‚ perception and the way someone is seen tends
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Warnings of 1984 George Orwell’s novel 1984 is a political novel written with the intent of warning readers of the dangers of communism and totalitarian governments. Secker and Warburg published the novel in 1949. Orwell’s motivation for writing this piece came from his time serving as a reporter during the Spanish Civil War. There he witnessed first hand the atrocities committed by the fascist government. The rise of Hitler in Germany and Stalin in Russia also served to inspire Orwell’s
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novel? What effect does he have on Winston? Is Winston’s obsession with Big Brother fundamentally similar to or different from his obsession with O’Brien? Cite examples from the text to prove your opinions. Study Questions 1. 1984 is full of images and ideas that do not directly affect the plot‚ but nevertheless attain thematic importance. What are some of these symbols and motifs‚ and how does Orwell use them? Some of the most important symbols and motifs in 1984 include Winston’s paperweight‚ the
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I had gained some friends‚ my grades were good and I was a really happy boy. I start to remember after that I was forced to move school for family reasons. It felt as if I was drifting from everything that was important to me‚ as if I was a broken piece of glass getting sucked into a vacuum. About 10 minutes later my dog awakens and starts barking wildly at me‚ “shh quiet down jay jay‚ or else you’ll wake everyone up” I whisper strongly‚ He doesn’t stop so I throw a pillow at him and he runs away
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An example of an author who accomplishes this feat is George Orwell. In his novel‚ 1984‚ Orwell undoubtedly warns society of future tyranny. However‚ a more overlooked aspect of this novel is Orwell’s indisputable use of Winston and Julia’s grit to leave the reader with hope for the future of humanity. Whether one looks at Julia and Winston as a pair‚ or as individuals‚ it
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