November 27, 2015
Finally on to a new book!
I'm not very far into the book as time stands, but I am going to record my initial reactions to the first 10 pages (as this is how far I am at the moment).
1.) This place seems ridiculously depressing. Everything seems so dark and grey. I mean, I do realize that this is taking place in London which is often cold and rainy, but this is just plain sad. All of Winston's sights make me feel empty inside. Winston himself is pathetic, being described as small and frail. And that Big Brother sign? That's definitely creepy. Like, even in modern times; I realize that the government is essentially watching us all and red-flagging people that seem suspicious, but an ominous poster posted EVERYWHERE in town to remind me of this constantly with eyes that stare directly into my soul? Yeah... no thanks. That'd just make me paranoid.
2.) What is with that ridiculous slogan? War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength. This is the quintessence of brainwashing. These statements are almost oxymoronic, right? Not even almost, they are. Anyone with a brain can easily see the absurd reasoning and logic behind these statements. Oh, excuse me... I forgot. You're not supposed to have a brain in Airstrip One. That's why we have Thought Police.
3.) I found it rather humorous that the Ministry of Love (or Miniluv in Newspeak) is the most guarded out of all the ministries. Seeing as it deals with the law and order of the country, you would expect it to be to the benefit of the people, at least you would with a name like "The Ministry of Love". Almost like a love for the people. But in fact, this ministry has a love for control, and in order for people to not recognize the logical fallacies associated with Airstrip One's ideals, this sector would have to be heavily guarded. Saddening.
So far, as depressing and illogical everything is seeming like, I'm enjoying the book. I mean... this is only after like 10 pages in full honesty but I do like the tone of the novel. The way it's written is still provocative and even humorous at times and I appreciate that. I think I'm going to have a fun time with this book.
1.) This place seems ridiculously depressing. Everything seems so dark and grey. I mean, I do realize that this is taking place in London which is often cold and rainy, but this is just plain sad. All of Winston's sights make me feel empty inside. Winston himself is pathetic, being described as small and frail. And that Big Brother sign? That's definitely creepy. Like, even in modern times; I realize that the government is essentially watching us all and red-flagging people that seem suspicious, but an ominous poster posted EVERYWHERE in town to remind me of this constantly with eyes that stare directly into my soul? Yeah... no thanks. That'd just make me paranoid.
2.) What is with that ridiculous slogan? War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength. This is the quintessence of brainwashing. These statements are almost oxymoronic, right? Not even almost, they are. Anyone with a brain can easily see the absurd reasoning and logic behind these statements. Oh, excuse me... I forgot. You're not supposed to have a brain in Airstrip One. That's why we have Thought Police.
3.) I found it rather humorous that the Ministry of Love (or Miniluv in Newspeak) is the most guarded out of all the ministries. Seeing as it deals with the law and order of the country, you would expect it to be to the benefit of the people, at least you would with a name like "The Ministry of Love". Almost like a love for the people. But in fact, this ministry has a love for control, and in order for people to not recognize the logical fallacies associated with Airstrip One's ideals, this sector would have to be heavily guarded. Saddening.
So far, as depressing and illogical everything is seeming like, I'm enjoying the book. I mean... this is only after like 10 pages in full honesty but I do like the tone of the novel. The way it's written is still provocative and even humorous at times and I appreciate that. I think I'm going to have a fun time with this book.
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