1. In Brave New World and 1984, what symbols are used to portray the government's control through the use of technology?
2. After reading Brave New World, how much do you think Huxley would sacrifice to reach a society without starvation, poverty, and pain?
3. Do you think Huxley is implying that technological and scientific advancements should be monitored and/or repressed after a certain point? If so, what are the limitations?
Monday, December 5, 2011
Sunday, December 4, 2011
"Communist Utopia"
- What about the painting indicates communism?
The eyes on the wall indicates communism. It makes it seem like the government is always watching and making sure that no one steps out of line. People do and say what they're supposed to. Also, the majority of the painting is grey or shades of grey. This makes it seem like the government is trying to paint everyone equal and monotone. Having everyone grey ensures that nobody stands out or is different. This can be compared to the communist ideal economy. Everyone gets the same and nobody is different.
- What is the artist's view of communism?
The artist views communism negatively. I think this because he titles the painting "Communist Utopia" and everything in the painting seems gloomy or miserable; it is not perfect and happy.
- Explain the title.
I think Thomas Hornung chose to name the painting "Communist Utopia" to emphasize the fact that communism is horrible and frightening. The painting shows that the perfect communist society is wretched.
The eyes on the wall indicates communism. It makes it seem like the government is always watching and making sure that no one steps out of line. People do and say what they're supposed to. Also, the majority of the painting is grey or shades of grey. This makes it seem like the government is trying to paint everyone equal and monotone. Having everyone grey ensures that nobody stands out or is different. This can be compared to the communist ideal economy. Everyone gets the same and nobody is different.
- What is the artist's view of communism?
The artist views communism negatively. I think this because he titles the painting "Communist Utopia" and everything in the painting seems gloomy or miserable; it is not perfect and happy.
- Explain the title.
I think Thomas Hornung chose to name the painting "Communist Utopia" to emphasize the fact that communism is horrible and frightening. The painting shows that the perfect communist society is wretched.
"Don't You Want Me"
- What's the subject matter?
The subject of the song is the relationship between the guy and the girl.
- What's the difference of the two sides of the story?
The guy thinks that the girl wouldn't be where she is now without him; he thinks that he brought her into a better life. The girl argues that she would have gotten their eventually with or without his help. She also thinks that it's time for her to go and to move on.
- With who do you side with and why?
I side with the girl because it's her life and she wants to move on. Also, if the guy truly loves her, he would let go of her and let her move forward in her life. Not the mention, the guy also seems too controlling and it's a little bit freaky.
The subject of the song is the relationship between the guy and the girl.
- What's the difference of the two sides of the story?
The guy thinks that the girl wouldn't be where she is now without him; he thinks that he brought her into a better life. The girl argues that she would have gotten their eventually with or without his help. She also thinks that it's time for her to go and to move on.
- With who do you side with and why?
I side with the girl because it's her life and she wants to move on. Also, if the guy truly loves her, he would let go of her and let her move forward in her life. Not the mention, the guy also seems too controlling and it's a little bit freaky.
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