Should they be punished?
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Tuesday 7 December 2010
Should the traitors to the nation be punished? (1984)
As their bold words, and actions, make abundantly clear in chapter 1 of Part II, Winston and Julia are clearly traitors to the legitimate government of their nation, Oceania (Orwell, 2008). In Winston's case, we have long known that he is a traitor, and Julia proudly proclaims her own long standing disloyalty.
Should they be punished?
Should they be punished?
Orwell, G. (2008). Nineteen Eighty-Four. London: Penguin Books Ltd.
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Generally, when I think of traitors to the state, being punished by said state is what required. Being "loyal" to the state is what needed in order to live peacefully and safely, isn't it? Applying to my logic, traitors then should be punished by the state, under the rule of law that is.
ReplyDeleteHowever, to what extent does this logic applies to? Could Winston and Julie be considered as traitors to the state when the state itself doesn't worth people's loyalty?
Traitor is not a good word, though, it has a disapproving sound to it. Disloyalty to this state, AKA Party, I personally think is not to called traitor, maybe something more positive which I still couldn't think of one.