Kyra, Tori, Emerald, and Hanaa

His birth name is Eric Blair He was born in 1903 in Bengal Supporter of the Independent Labor Party ( became a member in 1938) Disliked imperialism Changed his name to reflect on what he was feeling

He was strongly opposed to anti-communist and anti- Stalinist, therefore he wrote Animal Farm and 1984.

He published 1984 in 1949

Spanish Civil War-he volunteered for republicans in Spain Shot in neck~ he survived Him and his wife fled in June 1937 when communists suppressed the POUM

He was against communism and Stalinism It was his way to show his opposition discreetly

He denied that his books were propagandas for anti- communism and anti-Stalinism

No, because if he were, no such books or assignments would exist. We would know nothing of pain or hunger in poorer countries, and betrayal would run rampant through the streets. If such a conspiracy existed we would surely know of it. Also, if we truly believed in the existence of big brother why would we be stupid enough to say so?

1984 ~ Telescreens ~ “Big Brother” has a large impact on society ~ Self expression majority Today ~ “ Telescreens” ( now cameras) ~ Big Brother isn’t an official thing in today's world ~ Self expression is encouraged. { to some extent) ~ Lotteries ~ Very similar Gadgets ~Big Brother is still commonly discussed topic. ~ Constant surveillance