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

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07-22-2008, 01:59 PM
LordBaltimore19

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.

Thanks
07-22-2008, 02:55 PM
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.
07-22-2008, 09:44 PM
LordBaltimore19

Thanks. But what do you mean by free thinking? They are brian washed into beliveing what the Party wants
07-23-2008, 01:00 AM
The Atheist

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Originally Posted by LordBaltimore19

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

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Originally Posted by LordBaltimore19

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.