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> 1940’s was when 1984 was written, not the year being compared for Agatha Christie. But it was being brought up right after mention of the 1940s, implying som
by SilasX 4y ago
> 1940’s was when 1984 was written, not the year being compared for Agatha Christie.
But it was being brought up right after mention of the 1940s, implying some explanatory power for that decade.
- Retric 4y agoThe explanatory power is in reference to 1984. The lack of cars in 1984 is yet another indication that economic prosperity declined relative to the year when the boom was written. Just as the chocolate ration was reduced multiple times. However, if 1984 was written in say 1900 the lack of cars wouldn’t have signified anything.