1984: A Book Report
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For this report I read the book 1984 by George Orwell. It is published by
Harcourt, Brace and Company incorporated and has a copyright date of 1949.
This book is a fictional novel, about a man named Winston and his life in the year
1984. Keep in mind that this book was written in 1949 and at that time 1984 was very far
into the future. The world is run by am autocratic leader known only as Big Brother.
Winston works for a government agency called the Ministry of Truth. He is responsible
for terminating all facts that could possibly hurt Big Brother or those involved with the
government.
As this book runs its course, Orwell tries to envoke many different feelings in the
readers mind. I experienced a great disgust for Big Brother and those who followed his
ideas willingly. Winston evokes a feeling...