Why is this rhyme included in the novel? A link to the past? And why do Charrington, Julia and O'Brien all add a line to it?
I cant quite put my finger on it but when you read it, it sounds eery and hypnotic, and as Winston says you can almost hear the bells
Last edited by Oli; 11-01-2010 at 07:45 AM.
Exactly that!Originally Posted by Oli
That's why it's such a famous rhyme. The end line fits as well.
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
If the rhyme is a link to the past does that mean that they will use it to fight against big brother? Was the rhyme created wheneverything started to go downhill? Also, if Winston has never heard church bells ringing dosent that mean that government has eliminate religion? Since they have gotten rid of most- if not all of a persons rights, does that mean they are trying to end human existence?
Big Brother may be trying to wipe out human existence, but only in a metaphoric way. They aren't actually trying to kill off people just the humanity that comes with them. They are trying to make people who are dehumanized and that are completely loyal to Big Brother without question.
Do as Yuri does.
Do as Yuri says.
Do as Yuri thinks.
Do as Yuri wills.
Keep reading, but I can tell you the rhyme is a traditional London one, much older than Orwell.
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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