Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Entry No.5


what is the major theme of this novel? why is this theme important to a teenager living in 2007?


“Totalitarianism is hazardous in every ways, physiologically, technological, physical, and socially.” That statement is I believe the major theme of the novel. Totalitarianism is, regardless of whose hand it is handed to, is a threat to both the people and the government. Teenager should carve this theme into their hearts. They should remember this fact for their future well-being.


George Orwell’s intentions are deeply soaked into this statement. He anticipated informing us that taking caution in the upcoming totalitarianism is vital. This novel is a true dystopia where every motion or action one takes is manipulated or watched from someone. No absolute privacy exists. No absolute freedom exists. Only absolute rule exists. Although a rule to this extent will be most likely to be impractical in real life, Orwell intended the exaggeration to uncover itself throughout the book. Through the exaggeration, Orwell emphasized the significance of the caution to be taken.


For this reason, we should consider George Orwell’s intentions and apply his intentions into action. If not, totalitarianism will cloud the whole Earth sometime in the future. We, teenagers, are the future governors, doctors, and civilians of the countries we belong. Without proper ideals in the teenagers’ minds, the world will be in great chaos. Totalitarianism will be practiced in almost every country in the world. George Orwell bewares us of this menace to come. He notifies to take caution against the totalitarianism to come.

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