... plagued by the lack of knowledge and individuality in their respective societies; Winston's job destroying unfavorable records is comparable to Montag's job of destroying books; both men use text and knowledge to rebel against their government. Winston has memories of his life before the Revolution happened and The Party ... is taken to Room 101 where he is faced with his worst fear "rats. He knows that in order to save himself, he must betray Julia and stop rebelling. When he is released from prison, he no longer has any desire to be with Julia or bring down ... and he receives a visi...

• Word Count: 1705
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... what is on your mind or not being able to have any close friends or to be love? These are the challenges that Winston faces in George Orwell's classic novel, "Animal Farm." Orwell's remarkable international reputation is due to his two novels Animal Farm and 1984. The war influenced him in another significant way, ... takes place in a strange London one that we are not use to, and the text says Winston estimates it is the year 1984. However, since History books have been altered so much and daily news is constantly changing, it remains an estimation and nobody can be absolutely certain ...

• Word Count: 1433
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

... high authority, the Director is not supposed to have such emotions where he draws on memories. History in the new world is forbidden. Books were items that were greatly censored by the controllers of the world. The Director speaks of events of his past that affected him greatly. ... is impossible to live in a world where emotions are to be trapped in side of a person. His view comes across as one that we must pay a price to keep stability of a Utopia alive. Bernard is scolded by the Director of Hatchery for being different himself. Mr. Marx is ... gave the dystopia in his novel a climax...

• Word Count: 1955
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School