“ I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind except that you happen to be insane. ”
George Orwell, 1984 (1949). copy citation
| Author | George Orwell |
|---|---|
| Source | 1984 |
| Topic | mind insanity alike |
| Date | 1949 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks01/0100021.txt |
Context
“«Do you remember writing in your diary,» he said, «that it did not matter whether I was a friend or an enemy, since I was at least a person who understood you and could be talked to? You were right. I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind except thatyou happen to be insane. Before we bring the session to an end you can ask me a few questions, if you choose.»
«Any question I like?»
«Anything.» He saw that Winston's eyes were upon the dial. «It is switched off.” source
«Any question I like?»
«Anything.» He saw that Winston's eyes were upon the dial. «It is switched off.” source
Meaning and analysis
