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1984 is Orwell's worst work.
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Yes, he was more of an essayist. Do you have any personal favourites that you would recommend?
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Honestly, it goes against our culture and nature to simply bow to oppression like that.
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Aren't you going through that slow process right now?
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Babies are born in tubes (ok, bit of a stretch), ones that are intended as pilots are constantly being put upside down, sideways, etc. while incubation so that as it grows up the person enjoys best working in said environment. It's not that the person couldn't do anything else, that's just what makes him happiest... so he is controlled but is perfectly ok with it because he is happy.
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This is metaphoric of DNA therapy.
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The drug (can't remember the name) puts people at ease, makes them happy, and enjoy sexual experiences. Essentially it is a cross between Alcohol, Pot, and XTC. The parallels are pretty obvious.
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I'm pretty sure something like this is happening right now, too.
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Besides, 1984 to be true our government would have to be effective and efficient. I think we all know that is far from the truth.
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Or is it? (Hint: Effective and efficient at what?)
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These are both good books. I also like
Animal Farm.