Thrush

[m4nboston4e]

A general rule of writing is that the author should not include details and/or information that the reader neither needs to know nor cares about. Since Orwell is one of the most renowned authors of the 20th century, I'm sure he was quite aware of this standard. When Julia and Winston were in the clearing, Winston observes and hears a thrush in the distance. Orwell proceeds to describe in great detail and depth the actions of the said thrush. There must be significance to this seemingly unimportant bird. Was he trying to get the readers caught up in the tranquility of the moment? Why is it that Orwell felt it necessary to explain this thrush so comprehensively?

[The Atheist]

A general rule of writing is that the author should not include details and/or information that the reader neither needs to know nor cares about. Since Orwell is one of the most renowned authors of the 20th century, I'm sure he was quite aware of this standard. When Julia and Winston were in the clearing, Winston observes and hears a thrush in the distance. Orwell proceeds to describe in great detail and depth the actions of the said thrush. There must be significance to this seemingly unimportant bird. Was he trying to get the readers caught up in the tranquility of the moment? Why is it that Orwell felt it necessary to explain this thrush so comprehensively?

The bolded bit is dead on. Counterpoints the horror and filth of the Party and Airstrip One.