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'Julia' revisits George Orwell's '1984,' from a new point of view
Feb 29, 2024
A contemporary twist on '1984,' Sandra Newman's novel 'Julia' explores the female experience under totalitarianism. Delving into Julia's role, the podcast discusses Orwell's psychological insights and themes of surveillance, reproductive control, and hope in a dystopian society.
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- Julia reimagines Orwell's 1984 through a new lens, focusing on women's experiences under totalitarianism.
- The novel explores the importance of human connection as a form of resistance in oppressive societies.
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The Modern Parallels of Dystopian Social Media
Sandra Newman's novel, Julia, reimagines George Orwell's 1984 through the character of Julia, exploring parallels with social media addiction and group hate. Newman delves into the impact of social platforms like Twitter and the addictive nature of online interactions that can lead to experiences of group hate. By presenting Julia's story in a dystopian society reminiscent of Orwell's Oceania, the novel sheds light on the dangers of totalitarian control and the psychological effects of conformity and fear.
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