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    • PART ONE: Chapter 7 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 7 of *1984*, Winston reflects on the potential for hope and rebellion residing within the proles, who make up the vast majority of Oceania’s population. Despite their numbers, the proles remain largely unconscious of their collective strength, rendering organized resistance impossible. Winston observes that while the Party’s enemies are fragmented and isolated, the proles could, if awakened, overthrow the Party with ease. However, their energies are dissipated in petty disputes and trivial…
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      by LovelyMay After thirty days of silence, Equality 7-2521 returns to his journal, detailing the consequence of his absence from the City Theatre due to preoccupation with his invention. Caught for missing the communal event, he is confronted by the Council of the Home of the Street Sweepers. When questioned about his whereabouts, Equality 7-2521 refuses to betray the secret of his discovery, declaring, "We will not tell you." This refusal leads to his capture and sentencing to the Palace of Corrective Detention, a…
    • Chapter XV – Gulliver of  Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XV begins with a confession that strips away pride and pretense, as the protagonist recounts the entirety of his journey to a woman whose hardened exterior conceals a warm heart. His tale of otherworldly arrival, unspoken devotion, and the hazards faced alongside Heru is received not with skepticism but with compassion. Her expression softens, her emotions breaking through the surface as she pledges her support with conviction that stuns him. This act of trust and kindness, given so freely,…
    • CHAPTER IV – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER IV – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive brings the reader into a late-night conversation charged with tension and excitement. Tom Swift and Mr. Damon arrive at Ned Newton’s residence, confident that the night’s startling events must be shared immediately. Their recent encounter with a highwayman near Ned’s home is presented with a blend of seriousness and humor. Mr. Damon, ever animated, blames the incident on the chaos that tends to follow Tom’s inventive pursuits. Despite the danger,…
    • CHAPTER X -Thuvia, Maid of Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay CHAPTER X – Thuvia, Maid of Mars begins with Carthoris and Thuvia walking side by side through the shadowed forest, their silence unbroken but filled with unspoken trust. Yet, when Carthoris finally attempts to speak, he discovers Thuvia has vanished. The unsettling truth soon reveals itself—he has been the victim of illusion. Jav, the manipulative Lotharian, had used mental projection to make Carthoris believe Thuvia walked with him, while in reality, she was never released. Racing back in fury,…
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      Chapter 1

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 1 begins with the narrator reflecting on an unexpected interview for a high-security position, one for which they feel completely unqualified. The interview is conducted by Adela, the Vice Secretary of "Expatriation," a position that immediately hints at the gravity and unusual nature of the role. Adela, with her eye patch and hay-like blond hair, abruptly inquires about the narrator’s Cambodian heritage, bringing up their mother’s experience as a refugee. This inquiry sparks a conversation…
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      Chapter 12

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 12 focuses on Mickey3, the third version of an individual who has suffered immense trauma from the loss of two previous bodies. The emotional burden of losing his original body is immense, with memories of the tragic event haunting him deeply. Initially, Mickey grapples with fear and a constant sense of impending disaster, as he waits for something else to go wrong. His existence becomes dominated by these fears, and each day feels like a struggle to find meaning in an overwhelming sense of loss.…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Winston Smith confined in a stark, windowless cell within the Ministry of Love. The room is cold and clinical, illuminated by concealed lamps and equipped with telescreens on every wall, enforcing constant surveillance. Winston experiences a persistent, dull ache in his belly from hunger, having been deprived of food since his arrest. His attempt to discreetly search his pockets for crumbs is immediately reprimanded through the telescreen, underscoring the oppressive control exerted…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 2 - The Heavy Chest opens just after the unsettling retreat of pirates near the island. Though Virginia believes her gunfire frightened them away, Sing Lee suspects otherwise, hinting at a strategy hidden beneath the surface. This disagreement adds a layer of uncertainty to their already tense surroundings. Concern for Virginia deepens, prompting Von Horn to assign guards near her, though his willingness seems forced and superficial. The atmosphere grows thicker with unease, as the forest that once…
    • Section 5: Of our Methods of Recognizing one another Cover
      by LovelyMay Section 5 explores the rigid structure that defines a woman’s place in Flatland—a society where mobility, both social and intellectual, is essentially impossible for them. Women are shaped as mere lines, and this geometric limitation marks them as inherently inferior in the eyes of the system. Unlike other shapes that can evolve into higher forms, women remain fixed, both in form and fate. There is no educational path, no social strategy, and no merit-based system that can change their status. As a…
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