A Message from Ms. Nims

"People ask me to predict the future, when all I want to do is prevent it. Better yet, build it. Predicting the future is much too easy, anyway. You look at the people around you, the street you stand on, the visible air you breathe, and predict more of the same. To hell with more. I want better."

- Ray Bradbury

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Tuesday's Assignment

Today you will do some research to learn a bit more about George Orwell and the background to his most famous novel, 1984.

Use the links provided below to answer the following Who, What, When, Where, Why and How questions. Type your responses and hand them in. You will be graded on the thoroughness and thoughtfulness of your answers.

Links:
George Orwell Biography
The Literature Network
Levity.com
L-1.com Biography

  1. Who was George Orwell? Include key information about his life and identity.
  2. What personal beliefs were reflected in his writing?
  3. When did he write 1984 and when was it published?
  4. Where did he experience the things he wrote about?
  5. Why did Orwell write 1984?
  6. How did Orwell explain his topics and reasons for writing?
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