I was telling one of my friends about the things that happened to me in the year 1984. We had a really deep conversation and I could tell that he was actually being a good friend because he was paying attention. In 1984, he lived in another country and he lived a better life, so when I told him about the life I lived, he was shocked. I remember his exact words “What?! Wow! Your life could be a book!” And I thought to myself that he is right, it could. If my life were a book, I would want the audience to really get the message I’m trying to get across. I would want the audience to question and wonder about the government, like I did. I want them to know that they have a voice, that that is their weapon. The government can control you and the way you think, but you shouldn't let it happen. Don’t think that the way you live is as good as it is going to get, you can always make things better. My life is better now than it was before, I’m finally free. People want power only to get more. I want people to learn from my mistakes and not let the government brainwash you.I actually wrote a book about my life. George Orwell is just a pseudonym of Winston Smith.

                               

Society

It is the 21^st century and I still remember the year 1984 as if it was not too long ago. Some frequently asked questions I get a lot is “Would you consider yourself a republican or democratic?” I cannot just answer this with one single word. I consider myself a little bit of both, I’m in between. Democratic people lay more on the government than republicans.

Now, if you know me personally, you would think I’m totally against the government because of how it was organized in 1984. I was tortured and brainwashed, and the government made me think whatever they wanted. They interrogated me in a way that isn’t human kind. They made me say that 2+2=5 and I actually believed it, even though I knew deep down inside that 2+2=4.

Anyways, if I really had to choose, I would lie more towards a republican. Why? Because I want less government interference, I want the people to be more independent. Many people think that all republicans are against gay marriage and all about religion, but that’s not like me. I only consider myself a bit republican, not fully. I also consider myself democratic because like I said I’m not against gay marriage and abortions. I do rely somewhat on the government and I do believe in people’s rights. But really, I mainly consider myself a citizen that can question the government.