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    What does the novel say about what it means to be Human? (1984)

    Hey guys i just need help with this question. Any helpful information would be great.

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    What it means to be human? Perhaps, having the benefit of free thinking? That seems to be one of the main points, I believe.
    Noću, u intimnom, poluglasnom razgovoru sa samim sobom, nikako ne mogu zapravo logički opravdati zašto se u posljednje vrijeme toliko uzrujavam zbog ljudske gluposti.

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    Thanks. But what do you mean by free thinking? They are brian washed into beliveing what the Party wants

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    Quote Originally Posted by LordBaltimore19 View Post
    Hey guys i just need help with this question. Any helpful information would be great.

    Thanks
    I don't know whether Orwell ever considered that - but I guess the question is valid.

    Orwell's cynicism highlights a few things:

    Gullibility
    Power-hungry
    Search for ultimate truth

    Quote Originally Posted by LordBaltimore19 View Post
    Thanks. But what do you mean by free thinking? They are brian washed into beliveing what the Party wants
    I think Johann means that free thinking is an essential part of keeping our humanity. Without that, we are just rovots - or in 1984 Party Members.
    Go to work, get married, have some kids, pay your taxes, pay your bills, watch your tv, follow fashion, act normal, obey the law and repeat after me: "I am free."

    Anon

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