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George Orwell and Nineteen Eighty-Four
George Orwell and Nineteen Eighty-Four

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Conclusion

In this free short course you have studied one of the key novels of the twentieth century. You have reflected on its longevity, the continuing relevance of its language, and reflected on its political context and consequences. We hope this has inspired an interest in Orwell and modern political ideas more widely.

You should now be able to:

  • appreciate and recognise the distinctive language and terminology of Nineteen Eighty-Four
  • understand the historical and political context of Orwell’s writing
  • understand how political language, including concepts and ideas, is used
  • appreciate the contemporary relevance of Orwell’s novel and the reasons for its enduring appeal.

This OpenLearn course is produced in association with The Open University course DD316 Modern political ideas [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)] .