A novel, Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell.
Pages 1-40
The working class had it extremely rough, they had terrible living conditions, and had many health problems. They always felt like they were being watched, even when no one was around them. In the stair ways they had big posters on every floor saying "big brother is always watching you" (Orwell 1). The eyes always followed them. That saying comes up a lot. Also in the work place, "Ministry of truth" (Orwell 4) slogan was "war is peace, freedom is slavery, ignorance is strength" (Orwell 16). They were not allowed to shop on the free market. However "nothing at all was illegal since there were no longer any laws" (Orwell 6).This loop hole allowed Winston to buy a book, someones diary with out guilt. The young woman were subject to Ministry of truths slogans. Big brother is a huge concept. It has a presence but it is unable to be seen. Winston had no family, and took them for grated when they were alive.
This book seems very political and based in a time of war. There seems to be this sense of urgency in the ministry of truth to take down society.
I really pity those people who live in terrible conditions. They are so poor, and have to follow so many stupid rules . I am so glad that I am living, and have always lived in a free country. That no one watches me all the time, that I can shop where I want with out feeling bad.
What role do you think big brother will play in the book? 