Blog Assignment #3

1. What was the climax of the story?

I think the climax of the story is when Winston bought the diary and had started writing in it. After he starts writing in it, it starts becoming like "when is he going to get caught" kind of thought. It was kind of the same about Winston and Julia.

2. What was the social commentary?

The social commentary in 1984 is the idea of totalitarian government. I think he wanted to give people an idea of how life would be if people like stalin still ruled under the totalitarian government.

3. Why did you like/dislike the novel? Don't just say "I thought the story was good"... I want some opinion and thought, here! Also, I don't want you to write "it sucked" without backing up your opinion with some good, critical comments. Think of a movie review. Those reviewers never just say "it sucked"... they give evidence and details.And... it's okay to dislike your book!

I think this book was okay. It was a bit boring. I liked the part when Winston writes in the diary and the part Winston has sort of an affair with Julia. It had a slow start in the beginning but eventually becomes a bit more interesting later on in the story.