George Takei

George Orwell’s 1984 is probably one of the most famous political novels in History. It´s strong criticism to authoritarianism, government abuses and sameness makes it one of the most analysed novels of the twentieth century. Hence, Orwell uses a lot of literary devices such as vivid imagery, symbolism of color and all sorts of allusions to convey the reader into his powerful criticism of authoritarian societies and how the promote the decay of free-thinking and individualism, which his the meaning

Fahrenheit 451, written by Ray Bradbury, is a unique book that takes place in a dystopian future in which Guy Montag’s life has turned utterly upside down. His peculiar neighbor named Clarisse, who narrated his stories about the peaceful past which opened his eyes to a twisted present where people pay more attention to TV Families and not their actual families. Where people continue their senseless, ignorant lives blind to the fact that men like Montag who burn history to ashes, jail readers and

Animal Farm, by George Orwell, is a novella detailing a farm in England where the animals overthrow their human masters. The whole book is an allegory of the Russian Revolution. Stalin took control in Russia and eventually became a dictator, controlling every aspect of life and killing those he thought were enemies. Napoleon is Stalin, as he took control of the farm. There are many different animals that represent the different types of people in society and government. Napoleon had become overcome

it hard for the citizens grow, themselves and have their own thoughts.Some of the citizens don’t really know they are being controlled and others are wide awake but scared to speak up and rebel against this power hungry leaders. The works “1984 by George Orwell, “Brave New world by Aldous Huxley, and Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut all have dystopian elements with varying degrees of sacrifice and gain. In general dystopian societies offer being equal and unwanted thoughts; however, citizens sacrifice

Mohan Das Gandhi was one of the greatest leaders of Indian independence movement. His full name was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. He was given the title of “Mahatma”. Mahatma means great soul. He was given the honorific title Bapu (Father). He was also called the Father of the Indian nation. Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1969. People in India celebrate October 2nd as Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday. He was born and raised in a Hindu Merchant caste family in Porbandar, Gujarat. Gandhi belonged

Kodak’s million dollar mistake. Kodak is a multinational company based in US but with operations across the globe. The company was established in 1889 by George Eastman. The company as then known as Eastman Kodak Company but currently is popularly known as Kodak. The company is involved in the production of photographic and imaging materials and equipment’s (Fandel, 2007). Kodak was the leader in bringing photography to the mass market. They held 90 percent market share in the US film market at their

especially when those people are beneath you in the hierarchy of power? Moreover, if the hierarchy can be used against the powerful, to a point where it leaves them with severe disadvantages, then what does it say about the imperialism. Is it controllable? George Orwell addresses this in his essay, “Shooting an elephant”, where he recalls an event from his time as a police officer in the colonized India. Orwell experiences daily ridicule at the hands of the Burmese people, until

When it comes to analyzing a song there is no right or wrong way of doing so. Music appeals to people differently and every person will interpret it based on their own feelings. I chose the song Imagine by John Lennon because it’s a song that speaks volume. John lennon is a very sensitive singer that when you listen to his songs it touches your emotions and make you live the situation discussed. In his song “Imagine”, John Lennon expresses and tries to encourage call people to peace regardless all

while being ignorant may have seemed to be the safer route to go, the people didn’t know about what the government was doing to them. Being enlightened can have consequences but it’s better to know the truth of reality than a world of lies. George Orwell’s 1984 displayed a lot of imagery about enlightenment. Throughout the book, the reader discovers how the government tries to control people’s thoughts. Usually you would believe that 2+2=4 but in 1984, the government made its people believe

“It is often said that literature is a voice for social commentary. How is this true of the novel 1984”? Historically, literature has always echoed the key issues and themes present during that time. In the period which Orwell wrote this novel, totalitarian government was a popular concept seeing implementation around the world such as Nazi Germany, Soviet Russia, and Mussolini’s Italy. In the novel 1984. While Orwell’s world is a fictional one, it can be said that he uses it as a voice for social