"1984", written by iconic author George Orwell, was originally written in 1949 and focuses on a futuristic world in they 1984. In this futuristic world the ruling authorities have complete and total control, suppressing even peoples thoughts under the name of Big Brother. Winston, a young man who resents the authority and oppression begins writing his thoughts into a diary. He meets a young woman who feels the same way about the party, along with a man who he believes to be on his side called O'Brien. However, O'Brien turns out to be a spy for the party who then proceeds on a process to brainwash Winston into loving the party. After much time, Winston's spirit is broken and eventually learns to love the party all the while realising "Big Brother is always watching".
Although this novel is primarily aimed at adults, mature students (upwards from the ages of 14) can read this book quite sufficiently. The books story is quite riveting and doesn't contain an ending that satisfies the reader, much like other novels.
Inside a classroom this book can be used as a way to engage learners into thinking about what a future world for ourselves may include. Will it be the similar to George Orwell's vision? Will the amount of oppression inside the book directly translate to real life?
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