Group+4E

Friday, 12.6
 * Discussed the similarities between Brave New World's motto/philosophy and that on 1984.
 * Connected the posters in 1984 to the billboard with the eyes of T.J Eckleberg in The Great Gatsby.
 * Side note: We wondered if this book had any influence on the show Big Brother.
 * Cleared up confusion about Winston's dream of his family.
 * Contemplated on what world we rather live in, Brave New World's society or 1984's society.
 * Discussed the role of "victory gin" "victory cigarettes"
 * Joy brought up a very good point that according to the government "Ignorance is Strength" but they feel the need to constantly know what everyone in the society is doing. So are they saying they are weak?

Tues, 12.10
 * Cleared up confusion about the purpose of the Two Minute Hates.
 * Debated on why the proles should be the ones to rebel since they do not see that there is anything wrong with the society. It was suggested that the employees for the Party should be the ones rebelling.
 * Brought up why the Party chooses to outlaw sex and disapproves of most marriages.
 * Shared our feelings for Winston and compared him to Holden and Bernard.
 * Shared out feelings for Julia.

Fri, 12.13

Tues, 12.17

Thurs, 12.19