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Orwell's ‘1984’ to get a feminist rewrite (archive.md)

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– ailurus 37 points 3 years ago +37 / -0

Publisher Granta said that Julia understands the world of Oceania “far better than Winston and is essentially happy with her life”.

“She has known no other world and, until she meets Winston, never imagined one. She’s opportunistic, believing in nothing and caring not at all about politics. She routinely breaks the rules but also collaborates with the regime whenever necessary. She’s an ideal citizen of Oceania,” said Granta.

So, in other words, "Sure, you may think 1984 is a dystopian nightmare, but look at this woman here, she's perfectly content to just be a cog in the machine and do what she's told. Be like her!"

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– FrozeInFear [S] 25 points 3 years ago +25 / -0

She routinely breaks the rules but also collaborates with the regime whenever necessary. She’s an ideal citizen of Oceana.

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– Jack 8 points 3 years ago +8 / -0

Wouldn't that be Parsons? Smith's neighbor who was glad his kid denounced him for (presumably) saying negative things about the party in his sleep.

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