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I'm not sure if anyone is still interested, or if interest has petered out. In chapter five, we are introduced to the character of Syme, a philologist, whose job is to reduce the language in order for people to be unable to communicate unsavory ideas that would be harmful to the Party.
I like Syme, although he is gung-ho for the Party, because he tells us EXACTLY what he thinks- he's straightforward. It's a little refreshing, in the world of 1984. Even our hero, Winston, is a dissembler. Syme does not dissemble. He is really excited about the upcoming executions (gruesome man, but he is sold on the Party). Instead of inventing new words, he destroys them.
Anyway, if anyone is interested, feel free to post.
I like Syme, although he is gung-ho for the Party, because he tells us EXACTLY what he thinks- he's straightforward. It's a little refreshing, in the world of 1984. Even our hero, Winston, is a dissembler. Syme does not dissemble. He is really excited about the upcoming executions (gruesome man, but he is sold on the Party). Instead of inventing new words, he destroys them.
Anyway, if anyone is interested, feel free to post.