Kopfkino

  "The best books.. are those which tell you what you already know." - extract from 1984. In today's world, every step we take and word we speak is recorded. We sit helplessly as media being fed to us gets dangerously close to narrow propaganda. Each day we find it harder to raise our voices against our governments which become increasingly dilute and fragmented in their accountability. George Orwell's famous works of literature are, '1984' and 'The Animal Farm', revolve around the harmful by products of an autocratic rule, but strikingly stand out even in the world we live in today.  The word 'Orwellian' is often used interchangeably with 'authoritarian'. But the true meaning of the author's works and what the word stands for is far more interesting and grave. It is also interesting to note that Orwell himself was an avid socialist and his works focussed rather on the harmful consequences of a totalitarian regime where the masses w...

In the opening chapter, Gregor Samsa is portrayed as a very busy man leading a hectic life as a travelling salesman. He puts up with a rigid schedule and unfulfilling life so that his family may be supported.  He is the only earning member of his family of four and barely ever gets to spend time with them. However, his parents and sister are incredibly grateful and appreciative of his sacrifice for them and think highly of him.  The plot starts off when one day, Gregor wakes up in his room transformed into an insect. He struggles to move and barely manages to get off his bed. His parents are suspicious of his delay to get ready for work and the surprising change in his voice unsettles his mother.  Before he struggles to reach the door, his manager has already reached his home and threatens him with the consequences of missing work.  Already, we are shown the miserable life Gregor leads and gain a feel for the weight of the pressures on him and expectations he carries...