Reply #12: He had no choice [View All]

[4_Legs_Good]

at least I don't think so. The point is that the Government had developed a system whereby they *can* control your mind, but less that, I guess, than that they can make YOU want to control your mind.

I agree, best book ever... well Animal Farm and Moby Dick give it a run for it's money.

Keep in mind that everything in 1984 came to pass in one form or another before 1948. It's not a "prophecy" about the future, it's an exposee (sp?) about the past and a warning.

The best part is when Winston reads the book. Everything anyone who wants to remain a human being is in there. And the most key point is that it all becomes ever more sublte.

War is Peace
Freedom is Slavery
Ignorance is Strength

and don't you forget it!

david