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Even though both you and Orwell dislike that aspect. I think it is crucial to the books. There are many other good books without that aspect, including 1984. Bu
by brobdingnagians 6y ago
Even though both you and Orwell dislike that aspect. I think it is crucial to the books. There are many other good books without that aspect, including 1984. But a key part of the book is the hopefullness in asserting that it is not only by our own strength or insight can the evil things we see around us be overcome. A major point of the book is that evil does exist, conspiracies exist, but that good will triumph because there is something special about good. 1984 ends in a very different tone, both make good points. The variety is good.
- a1369209993 6y ago> Even though both you and Orwell dislike that aspect. I think it is crucial to the books. > asserting that it is not only by our own strength or insight [but by the intervention of a purportedly-benevolent supernatural being that totally isn't (barely-trying-to-be-)secrect-ly evil, we promise!] can the evil things we see around us be overcome. The fact that it's a blatantly obvious lie is precisely why that aspect is bad. And the fact that it's crucial to the books is precisely the problem.
- troupe 6y agoIt appears you dislike the writing of Lewis because you disagree with his world view. Brobdingnagians appears to disagree with the world view of Orwell while still finding the exploration of that world view to be insightful.