Sunday, October 30, 2011

1984 - Journal #2

To Karl:
I like what you saw concerning the numbers in this selection. I always think back to mathematics when I see numbers, and almost everything in mathemathics has a definite yes or no answer. I'd argue you could compare that precision to the society of 1984, where everything runs like a clock. Each day is relatively the same!

To Corinne:
I have to say, this is probably the most thorough analysis I have seen so far. Then again, your work is always top notch so I don't know why I'm surprised. Anyway, I remember hearing something about how Britain's economy died at one point and they needed to turn off electricity at specific times each day to make ends meet (somewhat). I'd have to check dates, but it was around the time the sterling lost it's status as the reserve currency.

To Katey:
Nicely done, linking the color to value. Everything seems so dull compared to those Big Brother posters which really stand out. Maybe that's the point The Party is trying to drive. Big Brother is more important than where you live or what you live in. Even though he might not exist, the deeper message is what he represents: loyalty to the party.

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