Kyra, Tori, Emerald, and Hanaa

George Orwell

His birth name is Eric BlairHe was born in 1903 in BengalSupporter of the Independent Labor Party

( became a member in 1938)Disliked imperialismChanged his name to reflect on what he was

feeling

Who was George Orwell?

He was strongly opposed to anti-communist and anti-Stalinist, therefore he wrote Animal Farm and 1984.

What personal beliefs were reflected in his writing?

He published 1984 in 1949

When did he write this book and when was it published?

Spanish Civil War-he volunteered for republicans in Spain

Shot in neck~ he survivedHim and his wife fled in June 1937 when

communists suppressed the POUM

Where did he experience the things he wrote about?

He was against communism and StalinismIt was his way to show his opposition

discreetly

Why did Orwell write this book?

He denied that his books were propagandas for anti- communism and anti-Stalinism

How did Orwell explain his topics and reasons for writing?

No , because if he were, no such books or assignments would exist. We would know nothing of pain or hunger in poorer countries, and betrayal would run rampant through the streets. If such a conspiracy existed we would surely know of it. Also, if we truly believed in the existence of big brother why would we be stupid enough to say so?

Is big brother watching?

Venn Diagram

1984~ Telescreens~ “Big Brother” has a large impact on society~ Self expression majority

Today~ “ Telescreens” ( now

cameras)~ Big Brother isn’t an

official thing in today's world

~ Self expression is encouraged. { to some

extent)

~ Lotteries~ Very similar Gadgets~Big Brother is still commonly discussed topic.~ Constant surveillance