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1984 VS Brave New World

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kyoterry:
If you had to choose between which is more accurate in portraying the collapse of human liberties to an oppressing government, which would it be?

Thoughts? Opinions?

KoC:
Okay... WHo the fuck let Kyoterry back in?!

I'm looking at you, Ale.

surdumil:
We were forced to read both in high school English lit, so both are right up there as far as being oppressive.

Humanoidz:
Gosh it's been a decade since I've read 1984 and perhaps 4 years since Brave New World (I read Brave New World as a post college adult). 
From what I can remember, Brave New World was heavy on social structure with a distinct upper and lower class.  And 1984 being pretty Soviet in how they governed.  I can't remember too much.

On the surface though, I would say 1984 is more oppressive and we've seen it partly in the Soviet Union, North Korea, and perhaps Cuba to an extent.  On the other hand, the people chose that form of government (USSR) until it destroyed itself.

fohfoh:

--- Quote from: KoC on February 18, 2010, 08:17:58 PM ---Okay... WHo the fuck let Kyoterry back in?!

I'm looking at you, Ale.

--- End quote ---

I'm innocent!

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