Hi Amelia,
My school also read 1984. It is a very interesting book with a lot of curious events, especially this idea of being watched the whole time. If you have not read past this part yet, I’m wondering, what do you think is written in the note to Winston? Do you think that the way she passed it to him was smart, or do you think that it was also too risky seeing as how they’re always being watched?
This book is interesting and the end, I found, somewhat unexpected. I hope you enjoy reading it!

Good analysis of Big Brother’s constant observation of its people. I had not heard of kinesthetic imagery before. Orwell describes the movements of the telescreens, following the characters, in an ominous way. Do you think that our government has the ability to watch us like that of 1984?

Amelia,
I thought you were very well written and I enjoyed the points you brought up.When I read 1984 I was constantly filled with fear relating to the ominipresence of the telescreens. In a way, Big Brother and the telescreens instilled a feeling of anxiety in me, possibly similar to that of the characters. As you may know, Twitter and instagram are constantly filled with memes about the FBI watching us through our phones/tablets/laptops, and I can’t help but wonder if the governemnt has the same power in our modern world, as big brother and telescreens in the world of 1984. What do you think?

Amelia, I read 1984 in class not too long ago. The idea of constantly being monitored is eerie. People joke about being watched through their laptop and phone cameras, but there’s a part of me that kind of believes it. Being watched alters the way you act -often makes you act more mannered and in control. One of the reasons the party has more power. I enjoyed your analysis. Would you have passed the note?

Amelia, this is a beautifully written piece. Would you explain to me what a “humid woman” is? I have never heard that term before. I relate to this piece on a very personal level. My parents have instilled many of the same values you mentioned into my being. I think that you can be your own person while still complying to all of these things, but as you continue to grow and create your own morals and personal values, aspects of what your parents have taught you will change. While under you parents roof, it may be hard to experience things the way you want to experience them, but that is how it is until you are on your own. You should write another peace, but reverse. Explain the way you want things to be, and then write the questions parents would then ask you in response.