George Orwell's 1984, Part 2: Crash Course Literature 402

The video explores George Orwell's 1984, focusing on themes of surveillance, language, and memory. It discusses the protagonist Winston Smith's role in altering history and the manipulation of memory by the Party. The video examines the relationship between language and thought, referencing theories by Sapir, Whorf, Chomsky, and Pinker. It highlights human instincts and their manipulation by totalitarian regimes. The video concludes by drawing parallels between 1984 and contemporary society, emphasizing the importance of language and free expression in maintaining humanity.

What parallels can be drawn between the society in 1984 and contemporary society regarding surveillance?

In what ways does the text suggest that language can enhance or diminish the human experience?

What is the role of free expression in the context of Orwell's 1984?

Reflect on the timeless questions posed by Orwell in 1984 regarding humanity and social orders.