Tag Archives: totalitarianism

Animal Farm Virtual Book Discussion

Posted on June 16, 2011 by beckyajohnson

Animal Farm by George Orwell. Published in 1945. Synopsis: While the owner of Manor Farm is in a drunken stupor, his farm animals revolt, overtake the farm and rename it Animal Farm. Grounded in Seven Commandments, Animal Farm initially becomes … Continue reading →

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Nineteen Eighty-Four Virtual Book Discussion

Posted on February 10, 2011 by beckyajohnson

Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell. Published in 1949. Synopsis: In a quasi-oligarchic world, Winston Smith’s job is to re-write history to suit the ever-changing needs of an all-powerful Party. Where evil thoughts and adultery are considered to be the ultimate … Continue reading →

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