Breaking Point :O

Breaking Points. I believe that breaking points are when you just can't take something anymore and I makes you "crack". For Winston, his breaking point was when he was in room 101 with O'Brien and was being tortured. Winston reached his breaking point when O'Brien had gotten to close to him with the rats. Rats are his fear. Winston breaking point is his fear. When he "cracked", Winston gave up Julia and asked O'Brien to give the torture to her instead of him. I believe that I can relate to that because almost everyone has a breaking point, even if they know it or not. My breaking point is when some on keeps repeating themselves over and over and over and over again. For example: Someone calling me "Iselle, Iselle, Iselle, Iselle, Iselle, Iselle, Iselle, Iselle". That will make me snap on them and make me "crack". Breaking points change people and there behavior. It just takes one thing to set it off.

The End :O

In the novel 1984, the author, George Orwell writes about how he believes the future will be. Winston Smith, being the main character, lives in a dystopian society that is controlled by a government called "Big Brother". In chapter six, Winston is free and sits at the Chestnut Tree Cafe. He drinks a glass of Victory Gin and watches the telescreen. He now accepts everything the Party says and does. He traces "2+2=5" in the dust on the table. He remembers a moment of happiness with his mother and sister, but thinks it's a false memory. He looks up at the telescreen and sees a picture of Big Brother and makes him feel safe and happy. Winston has a memory that he thought was fake, and it was about a moment of happiness with his mother and sister, but pushes it aside because he thought it was a false memory making him feel sad. But, when you looks at the telescreen and sees a picture of Big Brother, it makes him feel happy and safe. I can relate to that by having my own memory that was good but still makes me feel sad. Then picturing, just one thing can change my whole entire mood and make me feel happy or safe. I can see a picture of my grandparents, who have passed now, and I can remember a happy memory that I shared with them. That memory still makes me feel upset because I miss them a lot as for Winston with his mother and sister. Then, I would see my friends, mostly my closest friends, that make me feel good again just by the sight of them. In conclusion, I believe the meaning of chapter six is that you cannot go against your own government. Sooner or later the government will change you, like they did to Winston in chapters four and five. Just not in the same way. That's what I believe the meaning of chapter six.

1984

When reading 1984 by George Orwell, it becomes apparent that a totalitarian government, one which the world has yet to experience, is in control. While humanity has never been oppressed to such a degree, the parallels between Orwell’s characters and the environment they are living in are easily seen to represent, to a large degree the Soviet Union, but at the same time also Nazi Germany and many totalitarian/dictatorships that people have experienced throughout history. At the same time 1984 is full of hypocrisy and mind numbing abuse of the history of the Soviet Union, history in general, and humanity/human nature. Contradictions abound as one is bombarded page after page of inept thoughts on the part of Winston Smith, the main character, and his carefree lover Julia. By the end of the book it is apparent Orwell knew nothing of how a totalitarian government operates nor of how they survive as long or as short as they actually do.

Themes :D

In the novel 1984 there was many themes. One theme in the book was Oppression. It was shown in this novel by different examples. One of them could be when the government only the people drink Victory Gin. Another on is about the government named Big Brother. The people were constantly watched by big Brother. This shows oppression because they were controlled by the government only doing those things. Big Brother is an example of oppression because they were constantly watched. Since they were watched they had not much freedom. The Big Brothers didn't let the people think freely and they didn't let them do what they want. Since the Big Brothers did this it showed the people being controlled. Making the people only drink Victory Gin is a sign of oppression because they could only drink it and nothing else. The government only served the Victory Gin so they had nothing else to drink. Many people didn't have a say or right with the Big Brother and government. These two examples of oppression because they are forced to do those two things. The government only let them drink the Victory Gin and the Party always watched them and gave them no opinion or right.

Irony in 1984 :O

The novel 1984 written by George Orwell is about a man named Winston Smith who lives in Airstrip One, Oceania, which was now known in the past to be London, England; it was taken over by a government called Big Brother. There are many themes being observed in this novel so far such as foreshadowing, sex, and irony. The definition of irony is the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning. Even though many examples of irony are observed in this novel, the ones that were most noticeable were the dark-haired woman and the three slogans. One example of irony that was noticeable was the irony behind the dark-haired woman. This is considered ironic because when Winston first saw her he stated that he hated her, but in his dreams he likes her. Winston’s lusted for her in his dream but knew that she was part of the Anti-Sex League. Even though she was in the Anti-Sex League in Winston’s dreams she encourages sex. It’s ironic because it contradicts itself. Another example of irony is the three slogan of the party: War is Peace; Freedom is Slavery; Ignorance is Strength. The first line of the slogan is ironic because Oceania is constantly at war, according to Winston. The second line of the slogan is also ironic because by not being free, no one can do anything that is not acceptable by the party. The party wants people to believe that if you are independent, you are going to fail. The third line of the slogan, being Ignorance is Strength, is ironic because Winston and his comrades fail to notice all contradictions and lies that are being fed to them by the party which is giving the party more strength over control. By paying attention to detail in a book, novel, movie, or story you can find things like irony. In the novel 1984 irony can be found in the Party’s slogan: War is Peace; Freedom is Slavery; Ignorance is Strength. It was ironic because for each line it contradicted itself in a way. War is the opposite of peace, freedom is the opposite of slavery, but, ignorance can be strength because in the novel the party feeds Winston and his comrade’s lies that which is giving the party more strength over control. The dark-haired woman had some irony too because of Winston having to hate here when her first laid eyes on her, but in his dreams he wanted her. Also, she was in the Anti-Sex League, but in Winston’s dreams she would encourage sex.

"War is Peace"

In the novel 1984, the author George Orwell describes what he believes life in the future will be like. The main character is to be named Winston Smith, lives in London, England which was now called Airstrip One, Oceania. Winston and his comrades are being controlled by a Party called Big Brother. In Chapter 9, part 2, I can relate to the slogan “WAR IS PEACE” because when I get into an argument with someone, I feel much better after it is over, as in saying I'm with peace of myself. In the novel it states that the reason why one of the slogans is “WAR IS PEACE” is because Eurasia, Eastasia, and Oceania have been at war with each other for forever now and basically that is considered peaceful. I have been in many arguments and after them I feel better to let it all out. Therefore, I can relate to the slogan “WAR IS PEACE” actually meaning. A couple days ago I had a big argument with my mother. Once I started arguing with my mom, I felt better because I let everything out. I can relate to war being peace because fights, arguments, and disagreements all end with a peaceful ending. In final analysis, I can relate to the slogan “WAR IS PEACE”. I’ve had many arguments in my life and they’ve brought me peace. In the novel, Eurasia, Eastasia, and Oceania being at war for so long has made “WAR IS PEACE”. By these three being in war so much, it created peace in a way. It created peace by after all the time off fighting you will eventually come to an agreement which will lead to peace. I feel as though I can relate to what’s going on in the novel more.

About Me! :D

I'm Iselle Emma Heredia. I have 2 sister who are the world to me, my parents who gave me everything, and a loving family that has its downsides. My friends help me through my days and I always try and stay my happiest. I feel that being sad is a waste of time, even when I have every reason to be sad I always can count on my friends to make me feel better. My family isn't like regular family because I'm Mexican and you can suspect we have a bunch of drama, and my family is pretty much that definition. We have a lot of drama, but we make it though like how family should. My goals would probably have to be to graduate, not getting pregnant before the age of 20 and to not have to rely on a man. My family is the kind of family to do as a I say and not as I do. My family have always made mistakes and me and my cousins will hopefully be the first to not mess things up. I believe on focusing on the now, and think about the future. That's kind of why my goals consist of what's happening now and in a couple of months. If I told you my biography you would think that I had a sad life, but I thank my family fro making me naive to not notice it, I'm so far enjoying life and will refuse to make my life a living hell :)

In my english class we're reading about 1984... In MY opinion its not the greatest book, but it has a very interesting story plot. The plot is about some guy living in the future, which really isnt the future its the past now, but this book was published in 1960 something so yeah it was in the fuuuuuutuuuuure *ghost voice*. Ok so this guy is arrested for crime of loving this girl, Her names Julia and shes pretty and all. They are taken away and tortured (something my dad would do if me and my boyfriend would go to far) BUT he starts to break and not just confess to stuff but actually agree with this man named O'Brien. O'Brien would do hold up like 5 fingers and he would always tell him to say hes holding up only 4. Yeah thats how much torture he had to take to just agree to something that simple and stupid. This is an example of how crazy and controlling the government was. Again this can really relate to My breaking point and my family. My breaking point is just my sisters. I was raised that i had to take care of my sisters no matter what, protect them, feed them, make sure no one messes with them. All of that good shtuff. And my dad is extremely controlling. He calls my mom 5 times from the matter of 1 mile from the house, even when we're just going to Walgreens. Yeah my dad is like the government. I know i probably sound like a normal teenager, "WAAAH Hes so uncool, he never lets me party or anything!" Yeah... No. I appreciate everything my dad does for us but sometimes he needs to help out too. I would do anything for my sisters, like literally anything. Soooo Warning, to all of those who think of hurting my little sisters physically/verbally/ or mentally. I will find you. And i will hurt you.