Sontag was also a childless lesbian (sort of. She swung both ways). I disagree with her (and Orwell) on many things. That absolutely does not mean discounting them on things when they are generally right.
Both her and Orwell's observations were extremely on point. Just because they don't align with your personal prejudices against certain groups doesn't invalidate their opinions here.
Orwell certainly grew disillusioned with the socialist movement. 1984, which was written while he was afflicted with (eventually terminal) illness certainly shows that.
1984 is very much a critique of authoritarian government and the human condition. It might as well be aimed directly at the Socialist governments of Europe.
Hard disagree.
Sontag was also a childless lesbian (sort of. She swung both ways). I disagree with her (and Orwell) on many things. That absolutely does not mean discounting them on things when they are generally right.
Both her and Orwell's observations were extremely on point. Just because they don't align with your personal prejudices against certain groups doesn't invalidate their opinions here.
Orwell certainly grew disillusioned with the socialist movement. 1984, which was written while he was afflicted with (eventually terminal) illness certainly shows that.
1984 is very much a critique of authoritarian government and the human condition. It might as well be aimed directly at the Socialist governments of Europe.