Eric Arthur Blair used the pen name George Orwell throughout his writing career. Considered a political and literary rebel, Orwell wrote extensively. He is best remembered for his many essays and novels and his deep desire to help create a more just world.
1984
Essential Questions
How do people maintain their humanity in times of oppression?
What leads people to stand up against evil/tyranny?
To what degree does an individual have a responsibility to the larger community?
Can a society based on hate survive?
What fears prevent individuals from standing up against evil?
What factors lead people to switch from social awareness to social action?
What defines courage?
What is free thought? Is free thought different from free speech?
What role does language play in a society?
What is an "ideal" society? What kind of future society are we creating through our actions, policies, and ideologies today?
Is perception reality and can reality then be controlled?
How does propaganda influence us?
Is technology taking us closer to the world of Big Brother?