Orwell uses specific and vivid descriptions of setting, characters, and actions to create a realistic and immersive environment for the reader. By detailing the sights, sounds, and emotions of the events, Orwell allows the reader to engage with the story on a deeper level and better understand the context and impact of the events described. Through these details, Orwell builds tension and suspense, making the events more compelling and memorable for the reader.
the spike
The author describes the arrival of the steamboat in great detail to create a vivid and immersive setting for the reader. By providing specific descriptions, the author enhances the atmosphere of the scene and helps readers visualize the arrival more clearly. This attention to detail also adds depth to the narrative and can help set the tone for the story.
Using a smartphone in a movie set during the 18th century would be an inappropriate detail for the time period. Smartphones did not exist during that era and would break the immersion of the historical setting.
What is a set up sheet for an event
My own impression when reading the novel was that the main part of the story - that is, up to the arrest - is about a few months. Once Winston Smith is tortured, the reader loses all sense of time. That's true but remember That Geo. Orwell was writing when Britain was very much down in the dumps with a bad economy's , Losses of Empire, losses during WW2 and economic chaos). From a few things i have read about George Orwell it was to be a fairly near future tale in which he simply switched the date he wrote it (1948) to 1984) The complete collected Journalism of Geo. Orwell a 2 or 3 Volume set can tell you more about his thinking at the time. In a way it reflects his understanding of the 1950's Britain
Orwell developed this thesis: Power inevitably Corrupts, and therefore revolutions inevitably fail their purpose. New masters are necessarily corrupted by new power. A vicious circle is set up: ABSOLUTE POWER CORRUPTS ABSOLUTELY.
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a point of law or a small detail of a set of rules.
George Orwell uses England as the microcosm in his work to critique society and draw parallels to larger global issues. By focusing on a specific setting, such as England, Orwell can explore universal themes through the lens of a familiar and relatable context for his readers. In doing so, he can effectively convey his social and political commentary.
It might be early in the story and the author might not want the reader to form an opinion yet.Or perhaps the author is describing a minor detail and does not want to draw extra attention to it that could detract from something more important happening in the story.
set the theme for the reader
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