In George Orwell’s 1984, the fictional superstate of Oceania is a totalitarian single-party state headed by Big Brother that maintains absolute control over its people. The people of Oceania live rigid, routine lives dictated and controlled completely by Big Brother and the Party. Few people dare to think or speak of rebellion in fear of … Continue reading How does the party control its citizens actions and thoughts?
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Blog 3 – The T’ang Emperor
Royal Diary of His Majesty the Emperor of T’ang I believe these past few weeks have been the most eventful of my life, and possibly the history of the entire dynasty! As per my last entry, you are aware that I had made a promise to a noble dragon that I would spare him his … Continue reading Blog 3 – The T’ang Emperor
Blog 2 – The Dragon King
These previous days have been most pressing, and I fear this may be my last journal entry ever. As the old saying goes “What is said on the road is heard in the grass,” and while on patrol, one of my yakshas couldn’t help but overhear something I wished he never had. He spoke of … Continue reading Blog 2 – The Dragon King
Blog 1 – Ch’ ên O
It has been a week since my arrival at the capital and it has been a most auspicious one indeed! After hearing of the scholarly examinations conducted by the emperor, I of course took this wonderful opportunity upon myself; the chance to make a name and living for myself, my parents, and my future family … Continue reading Blog 1 – Ch’ ên O