Tuesday, March 3, 2009

1984 part two pages 184-201

“The war, therefore, if we judge it by the standards of previous wars, is merely an imposture.” (199)

War is no longer preserving rights, acquiring territory, or expanding the sphere of influence a country posses. It is merely a method of gaining an outlet of surplus resources that the government does not wish to employ to improve the living conditions of its citizens. This system is impregnable and mutually beneficial to super states even in the midst of battle. This must be disheartening for Winston. He must truly believe that he along with an unknown handful of others will be more successful in destroying the party than one of its militant enemies.

empirical (189) - originating in or based on observation or experience

drudgery (189) - dull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor

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