George Orwell – The Freedom of the Press (alternate preface) This book was first thought of‚ so far as the central idea goes‚ in 1937‚ but was not written down until about the end of 1943. By the time when it came to be written it was obvious that there would be great difficulty in getting it published (in spite of the present book shortage which ensures that anything describable as a book will ’sell ’)‚ and in the event it was refused by four publishers. Only one of these had any ideological
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Reading Response Journal: Session 3 Johnny Micka Pd. 6 Pg. 154: “As if that were not enough‚ the state legislature was called into emergency session and Atticus left us for two weeks.” * Infers that Cal had to take care of the kids like a mother. Pg. 157: Talk about how Jem is color blind when his suit looks weird. * Is he color blind of just a few colors or is it everything? Pg. 160: At church‚ the people are talking about the troubles of Tom Robinson. * Must be awkward since they
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Serrano‚ Edric “HIDDEN INTELLECTUALISM” Reading Response Journal In the article “Hidden Intellectualism” by Gerald Graff‚ The Author is telling us that knowledge can be seen not only from academic thinking but also in the form of “street smarts”. Graff explains that we know some “impressively street smarts” but does not do well in school‚ but Graff argues that “street smarts” are just as important as “book smarts”. Many people think that it is such a waste‚ that “street smarts” should be taking
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Reading Response The Short Proof of Evolution Ian Johnston Humanity has watched the cycle of birth and death for generations after generations‚ therefore‚ it is logical for us to conclude that all living things on earth must have a beginning. However‚ for decades now‚ mankind has not come to an agreement on “the beginning” of everything‚ how and what caused all living things to come to life. Some believe in an intelligent Creator‚ others believe in the making and transforming of things by accidental
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typically a totalitarian or environmentally degraded one."1 George Orwell’s dystopian novel‚ 1984‚ should be read in high school classrooms because it’s message is still relevant almost seventy years after it was published. The novel exposes students to a dystopic style of literature‚ which demonstrates to students the dangers of totalitarianism and propaganda. Adolescence is a period of natural rebellion against authority and reading this novel will help them to explore their understanding of our
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Gilgamesh Reading Response Upon finishing the book The Epic of Gilgamesh‚ i believe most people would have some strong feelings about the former king of Uruk. Although the majority of those feelings may include regurgitation‚ anger‚ and despise; I on the other hand would like to argue why Gilgamesh was a good guy. Of course Gilgamesh had his flaws‚ but if you could look past the senseless raping of his own women and the constant fear he placed in the hearts of his own people on a daily
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When people first read George Orwell’s critically acclaimed novel 1984‚ people wondered if there was a society that actually existed similar to the society in 1984. A lifestyle that didn’t allow people to have an opinion‚ freedom and kept them from knowing the truth. To some‚ 1984 seemed like an exaggeration and maybe it was but George Orwell was definitely on to something. 1984 follows the life of Winston Smith in the party-ruled city of Oceania. Winston is constantly under surveillance and lives
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Reading the classical dystopian literature of ‘1984’ by George Orwell has led me to the conclusion that it functions as a warning of the dangers of totalitarianism. Orwell projects a negative utopia‚ or dystopia‚ of a future totalitarian society through ‘1984’ which uses psychological manipulation‚ surveillance‚ and a repressive bureaucracy to exert total power over the individual. After reviewing several critics‚ it is proven that all of them agree with this statement. Among these critics are Nicole
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Derrick Ms. Jody Herndon English IV Honors 14 October 2013 Julia vs. Winston in 1984 by George Orwell The Modern Period of British literature was often written about one person trying to find comfort and satisfaction in a world that has lost its values and traditions. Writers of this time would often show the characters dealing with societal struggles and their ways of overcoming them. George Orwell is one author of this era who shows characters facing and dealing with a society that no longer
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Winston Smith‚ the protagonist and main character in George Orwell’s novel 1984. Smith is a very important aspect of Orwell’s novel‚ because it is through his point of view that we see the world he is living in. Reading the story through Smith’s point of view helps better understand why Smith behaves the way he does. To better understand Smith one must understand smith’s role. Smith is minor member of the ruling Party in near-future London‚ Winston Smith is a thin‚ frail‚ contemplative‚ intellectual
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