207 Results with the "Science Fiction" genre
-
Chapter
Appendix
Appendix opens with the section "The Principles of Newspeak," which offers a detailed explanation of the design and purpose behind Newspeak, the official language of Oceania in George Orwell's 1984. The language was meticulously crafted to serve the political goals of Ingsoc, or English Socialism, with the ultimate aim of controlling the very thoughts of the population. At the time of the story, Newspeak was not yet the only language used, but it was gradually replacing Oldspeak, the traditional language.…-
123.0 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Chapter 2
Chapter 2 begins with Winston regaining awareness, realizing he is trapped in a dark, windowless room, restrained and helpless. His disorientation quickly gives way to clarity as he notices O’Brien and a man in a white coat, holding a hypodermic syringe. Winston pieces together the situation, recognizing that he has been removed from a disorienting, torturous environment since his arrest, now confined in a room meant to break him further. The narrative delves into Winston’s memories of the physical and…-
123.0 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Chapter 3
Chapter 3 delves into Winston’s ongoing process of reintegration, where O’Brien describes the essential stages of learning, understanding, and ultimately accepting the Party’s ideology. Although Winston is still physically restrained, he now experiences a slight improvement in his condition. He can move a bit more freely and has learned to evade some of the pain caused by the dial, which has become less intense. This subtle shift in his physical state parallels his growing psychological engagement…-
123.0 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Chapter 4
Chapter 4 of George Orwell’s 1984 marks a turning point in Winston’s physical and mental condition as he experiences noticeable improvements while being held in the Ministry of Love. Though the passage of time is difficult for him to track, Winston perceives that he is being provided with three meals a day, gradually gaining strength. The minimal comforts offered to him—such as a mattress, a bath, and clean clothes—stand in stark contrast to the extreme deprivation he endured during his earlier…-
123.0 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Chapter 9
Chapter 9 begins with Winston, burdened by exhaustion, navigating the streets of London while carrying a briefcase containing a forbidden book he has yet to read. The weight of the briefcase serves as a reminder of the risks he is taking in attempting to retain some form of autonomy. As he walks, Winston reflects on the events of the past week, marked by the Party’s Hate rally. During this event, the propaganda and patriotic fervor shifted the enemy from Eurasia to Eastasia, with no public acknowledgment…-
123.0 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 of 1984 begins with Winston imprisoned in a bleak, high-ceilinged room within the Ministry of Love. The room is barren, with no windows and only minimal furnishings: a bench and a lavatory pan. The sterile and harsh environment adds to Winston’s isolation, as he sits in an artificially lit space, feeling the gnawing ache in his stomach from hunger. Since his arrest, he has been deprived of food, and his discomfort serves as a stark reminder of the Party’s control over his body. His…-
123.0 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Chapter 6
Chapter 6 of 1984 is a turning point for Winston Smith, marking a significant moment of change in his journey toward rebellion against the Party. As he walks through the Ministry of Truth, Winston becomes aware of someone following him. To his surprise, it is O’Brien, a high-ranking Party member who has long been a figure of curiosity for Winston. This unexpected encounter fills Winston with a mix of fear and fascination. He instinctively feels the urge to escape, yet O’Brien’s calm and friendly…-
123.0 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Chapter 7
Chapter 7: Winston had woken up with his eyes full of tears. Julia rolled sleepily against him, murmuring something that might have been “What’s the matter?” “I dreamt—” he began, and stopped short. It was too complex to be put into words. There was the dream itself, and there was a memory connected with it that had swum into his mind in the few seconds after waking. He lay back with his eyes shut, still sodden in the atmosphere of the dream. It was a vast, luminous dream in which his whole…-
123.0 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Chapter 8
Chapter 8 of 1984 represents a crucial turning point in Winston and Julia's secretive defiance of the Party. In this chapter, they finally meet with O'Brien, a prominent Inner Party member whom they believe might be part of a larger resistance movement, secretly working to overthrow the Party's oppressive rule. The atmosphere within O’Brien’s home is an intimidating mixture of luxury and power, a stark contrast to the grim reality of Winston and Julia’s everyday lives. The room is dimly lit,…-
123.0 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
Chapter 3
Chapter 3 of 1984 delves deeper into Winston and Julia’s secret relationship, a bond forged in defiance against the Party’s absolute control. Julia takes charge in orchestrating their clandestine meetings, demonstrating an impressive pragmatism and a fierce desire to find moments of freedom amidst the Party’s watchful eyes. They carefully plan these encounters in public places, pretending to carry out everyday tasks while, in reality, sharing rare moments of intimacy and conversation that defy the…-
123.0 K • Ongoing
-
- Previous 1 … 3 4 5 … 21 Next
