Analysis Of George Orwell 's ' The Road '

The Road to Wigan Pier’, an autobiography written by George Orwell, was first published in 1937. The first half of this book documents Orwell’s observations about the poor living conditions amongst some working class families belonging to Yorkshire and Lancashire, in the period before World War Two had begun. In the second half, Orwell wrote a long essay about his own experiences in the book where he covered topics such as his middle-class upbringing, the developing ideas regarding his political conscience and also questions British attitudes towards socialism. As well as this, Orwell wrote about his own political beliefs about socialism and also explained how he felt that people would be able to benefit from socialism. Orwell addresses many issues that were prevalent during this period, allowing a historian to gain more of an insight about the impact that this had on people’s lives as well as beginning to understand the effects that this may have had on British society as a whole. In many ways, Orwell’s detailed and vivid descriptions allow a historian to see and understand British society from a different perspective. It can also be identified that to some extent the autobiography allows a historian to be able to begin understanding more about the ways in which British society had become divided during the wars and to be able to understand exactly how this can be shown throughout the text. Although there are many interesting and useful ways of interpreting this document

With the start of World War II, George Orwell began his fight against Nazism, fascism, and communism. In the eyes of many, communism became interchangeable with socialism, and he criticized writers of his time that were in support of Stalin and his “socialist” movement: “Why should writers be attracted by a form of Socialism that makes mental honesty impossible” (qtd. in Lewis 76)? In an attempt to pacify the radical communist movements and change imperialism, he spoke of a third method to reform the British Empire—a middle ground that would create a socialist community in Britain. John Newsinger wrote, “[He had a] call for a new socialist movement that would reject both Communist-style revolution and Labour Party reformism in favour of a third way to socialism, a third way that he continued to call revolutionary but that was adapted to modern conditions” (qtd. in Chen). Through this, one can see that Orwell wanted to avoid such movements as communism, which attempted to obtain control over the individual, and yet he had a need to preserve the

George Orwell focuses his belief of the “[disbelief] in the existence of the objective truth because all the facts have to fit in with the words and prophecies of some infallible fuhrer”. He envisions the decay of future society and implements his ideas through his creation of “Nineteen Eighty-Four”. Indications of a psychological fear are examined initially through the progression and change of the human mind, which is built upon the oppression of the Party. Through the construction of a world with no freedom and individuality, the human mind adapts the change of truth and pay utter submission from the Party, to escape the presence of their ultimate weakness. With those who are rebellious of the rules of the Party gradually brings out the ugly nature of humanity. Through the fragility of the human mind, it reinforces Orwell’s idea of a corrupted society, as there no longer remains a variety of human emotions for the next generation to pass onwards. Thus conclusively portraying the defeat of human mind unable to withstand the physical and mental tortures from the Party.

George Orwell’s personal beliefs are strongly rooted in his views on politics. Orwell was a socialist and an anarchist sympathizer. As he states in his

George Orwell, noted writer and journalist, arrived in Barcelona, Spain in late 1936 to cover the fight against fascism. Being an avid fan of socialism, he was amazed to see the small glimpse of socialism in action. He was intrigued to say the least, of the classless society he observed there. Barcelona, Spain at this time was held under Anarchist control, and as such most of the old class society rituals were abandoned: tipping, titles, and the old divisions between rich and poor were practically gone. Everyone was equal in this new society, and most of the rich aristocrats had either fled or went into

Socialism for one country… It was the framework for the political agenda and the political ideology that Joseph Stalin believed in. The culture and atmosphere that filled post revolutionary Russia was one that started with hope, only to be driven further into terror and despair than ever before. Stalin was a master of manipulation, terror, and propaganda, and he used whatever means necessary to further his agenda for over thirty years in Russia. One means of disseminating propaganda was through the use of literature, writers, and the Socialist Realism movement. While the purported intention of Socialist Realism was to free Russian intelligentsia, and writers in particular from their restraints of capitalism, western thinking, and the previous reign of censorship instilled by the Tsarist autocracy. In reality, the era building up to, and then the state mandated law of Socialist Realism and the decades that followed were a movement of propaganda. The intention was to contain the writers of the time period from bearing witness and speaking out against the atrocities the government was committing against it’s people. While literature was used as propaganda by Stalin to further his agenda, it also became a force against him, as writers came out of the shadows to speak against the darkness and oppression of the time period.

In the George Orwell’s novel 1984, much of the society is watched and have no privacy of any kind. Every person in the Party is under surveillance. In effect, these people cannot live freely and independently, but it seems to be an impossible task because of of the Party surveillance, and how they limit thinking and manipulate reality. We can similarly see these concerns and their effects in today 's society and the ways the novel also acts as a warning for the future.

As human beings, there are distinct characteristics that separate us from feral animals; the ability to create, to appreciate art, to curiously question the world and most importantly to sympathize for our kind. However, when that exact nature is stripped from us, we tend to become mindless, restricted, cold, and degraded as an entire race. This is the setting of George Orwell’s last book, 1984. A world where human thought is limited, war and poverty lie on every street corner, and one cannot trust nobody or nothing. It is all due to the one reigning political entity, the Ingsoc Party, who imposes complete power over all aspects of life for all citizens. There is no creative or intellectual thought, no art, culture or history, and no

London not only uses the wild nature of dogs but also uses human’s wild instinct. In his stories of “War,” and “To the Wisdom of the Trail,” London uses the brutalness of natural intuition to show survival of the fittest. In the story “War,” a scout lets an enemy scout live, just to be killed by that same scout. This is ironic, and London uses this irony to show that humans are willing to kill when their own life is in peril. The need to survive is a very crucial piece of this story, and the narrator lets his emotions get in the way of his instinct. Nature also plays a key role. In this case, nature is a foil to the theme. London draws a stark contrast between the tranquility of nature, and the brutality that is human nature. This highlights how brutal the human intuition, a part of nature, in the beautiful landscape of the forest. Jeanne Reesman writes, “While nature shows her fecundity with images of great forests and the golden pollen that hangs in the air, men kill each other as strangers” (Reesman. “War” ). Nature in this story is seen in the instinct of the living scout, as well as in the emotion of the narrator. The narrator is killed leaving the reader to think that the beauty of nature is inferior to natural instinct. Nature and the narrator are very similar in this story, both are calm and worry free. The Scout who lives is brutal, and wild, like the nature that is traditionally described in London’s work. The prevailing scout goes to his natural instinct

Technology is one of the most essential and impactful parts of human life, it makes life much easier and faster. However, if technology is misused it could endanger human life. In the book “Nineteen Eighty-Four” by George Orwell, he describes a society under constant surveillance and control by their government. The government in “Nineteen Eighty-Four” uses technology as a tool of surveillance to control and maintain its power. Therefore, it makes its citizens who desire a free life frustrated, as their dreams seem impossible to accomplish. “Nineteen Eighty-four” use of surveillance in control, predicts the technological surveillance that exists in today’s

The Road to Wigan Pier, a novel by George Orwell is a masterpiece depicting the working class of England during economic depression from Orwell’s experience and perspective. In the novel Orwell dives deep into to the social reality of 1930s British society and explore the social and economic struggle that prevails through Europe. Struggles depicted in the novel are part of the larger picture in which Orwell addresses society’s leaning towards more socialist ideals and governmental systems. Orwell’s account is specifically of England however his experience is indicative of conditions in most countries across the European continent.

"If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face- forever" (Orwell 1984). George Orwell was a distinguished, influential author throughout the 20th century. He was part of a modernism period where world wars and communism were all the rage. Orwell became extremely popular after publishing his satirical novels "Animal Farm" and "Nineteen Eighty-Four". He captivated his audiences, through his use of his metaphorical novels, to communicate his stance and beliefs about political movements.

I will describe and illustrate an informed opinion based on George Orwell. I will be investigating George Orwell’s approach to socialism. In addition, I will be discovering George Orwell’s personal experiences and views on George Orwell the road to Wigan pier. In addition, I will be investigating how life was for working class people in the 1930’s living in slums. Moreover, I will be illustrating George Orwell’s personal and professional life before writing the book ‘the Road to Wigan Pier’.

The novel 1984 is a futuristic totalitarian society where everyone is kept under close surveillance and is forced to follow all rules and laws of the state. The novel 1984 was written by George Orwell and published in 1950. The main characters were Big Brother, Winston Smith, Julia, O’Brien, Syme and Emmanuel Goldstein. Winston Smith is a low man on the totem pole when it came to the ruling Party in London, Oceania. His every move is watched by the Party through devices called telescreens. Posted everywhere around the city is the face of their leader, “Big Brother” informing them that he is always watching. He works in the “Ministry of Truth” which is ironic seeing that they alter history to fit the liking of the Party. As this book continues Winston challenged the laws and skirts around the fact that he is always being watched. His shocking and rebellious act is “falling in love.” Throughout this novel George Orwell utilizes symbolism to further enhance the totalitarian features of the society. In many ways these symbols represent the things that this society hasn’t experienced and doesn’t understand.

Orwell in his essays, documentaries, novels, journalism criticized capitalism, imperialism, nationalism, power, totalitarianism, political dishonesty and education. He claimed to be a socialist after joining the Independent Labour Party.