Comment by willvarfar
1 day ago
Orwell suffered and died from tuberculosis. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/george-orwell-wrot... talks about the parallels with Winston's experiences in the book.
1 day ago
Orwell suffered and died from tuberculosis. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/george-orwell-wrot... talks about the parallels with Winston's experiences in the book.
For sure. Much of what is so dark about 1984 may be related to his frame of mind. During his time, tuberculosis patients such as himself were extremely limited by the medical system — having to adhere to very strict routines and oppression.