"Freedom if the freedom to say that two plus two makes four. If that id granted, all else follows" (69).
I found this to be very strong. This quote comes from what Winston wrote in one of his journal entry. The quote is really strong because the meaning of the word freedom is to be able to express ones thoughts in any way through writing or speech. In the novel the member are not able to exercise that freedom and they are being suppress. Not only they are not able to express their freedom of speech but also the freedom of thoughts. Every single person has the right to give their opinion. The quote is self is also strong due to the fact that the statement is true. Four plus four will always be four not three nor any other number. If what the statement is true, then no one can actually argue it. That statement will always be true. The Party does this a lot, it controls its members into thinking bad thing are good for their own selfish interest.
"WAR IS PEACE
FREEDOM IS SLAVERY
IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH"(87).
This is the Party's official slogan that is in big letters on the pyramid of the Ministry of Truth. When looking at this quote I see something so twisted and sick. War is not peace, freedom is not slavery, and ignorance is not strength. It's all a twisted game that the party plays on its citizens to weaken their way of thinking and make them always think in a constant state of propaganda and fear. By doing so the Party has power over them and forces them to accept even the most illogical ideas. A great example can be the names of the Ministry. How the ones in charge of waging war have the name of Ministry of Peace, the ones in charge of political torture is called Ministry of Love, and the ones who write or rewrite history so it can be in sync with the Party's ideology have the name of Ministry of Truth.
"I love you"(90).
Hey Guillermo! I like all of the quotes that you chose. They are really deep and are good to analyze. They encapsulate all of the Party's beliefs and morals. I think that you made a mistake in your first analysis when you said, "Four plus four will always be four..." Also, the second half of your blog is difficult to read. Please take a look at that. As a whole, I enjoyed this week's blog and will be back for more.
ReplyDeleteI really like this weeks theme! I also like how you chose that particular quote, and how the way things are positioned. The explanation for the first quote was very well said. Like Hayley said, please check the second half of your blog.
ReplyDeleteThere's one thing you said that I can't forget," Four plus four will always be four ..." (I read that too many times thinking I was reading it wrong). Your quotes were great ,but I couldn't read anything for the second quote:(
ReplyDeleteI liked the first quote that you chose to put up, where the party says 2+2=5 and Winston says 2+2=4, which of course Winston is right. But we are sometimes blinded by the truth but if we were to see clearly that everything else will align.
ReplyDeleteFor Winston, two plus two equal to four. What so ever the party says that two plus two equal to five, people will believe it because of the power the party has gained so much control over the minds of the people.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the first quote you put because the party forces their citizens to reject the evidence they see. The party wants to have complete control by interpreting their reality.
ReplyDeleteI like the quote you chose on how 2+2=5 which is clearly not true. But because the Party has so much power and control, they can come up with any answer although it may not be true and force us to believe it. Some people will believe it because no on wants to be against Big Brother. We are blinded from fake facts to hide the truth.
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