Orwell: Reflections On 1984 (2/2)
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English - April 21, 2022 12:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 58 ratingsChristianity Religion & Spirituality Arts Books books god nietzsche apologetics classic literature literature well read christian beauty education mark stanley Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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It isn't obvious what a prudent or wise reader should do with 1984. Is it a warning to be heeded? A commentary on the human spirit? Should we be frightened or inspired? Orwell offers several threads, themes and questions begging to be explored. The three most pressing are reflections on fear, the human spirit, family as a bulwark against tyranny, and the coal-miner objection to capitalism. These reflections are analyzed and discussed.
Episode Notes
The featured piece is Adagio in G minor by Remo Giazotto (1910––1998). This was suggested to me for 1984 for its ominous strings, and I think it fits well.