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

[LordBaltimore19]

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[johann cruyff]

What it means to be human? Perhaps, having the benefit of free thinking? That seems to be one of the main points, I believe.

[LordBaltimore19]

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

[The Atheist]

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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


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.