Julia from 1984 and Lauren from Parable of the Sower

    After Monday’s discussion, I realized that Lauren has many similarities with Julia from 1984. Both are more relatable to us as they are closer to our age than the other characters in both books. Since they are on the younger side, both of them grew up only knowing the dystopia that they live in. Unlike the older people who remember the “good old days”, Lauren and Julia were only exposed to their current world. However, that doesn’t stop them from being completely brainwashed and both girls want the upper power (religion/government) to change but keep their opinions to themselves to prevent hurting themselves or those they care about. Julia was against the Party yet pretended to be loyal to them and rebelled in secret. Lauren does not believe in her father’s religion, but decides to get baptized and listen to her father’s opinions even though she secretly disagrees and hopes for change. What are some similarities between the two girls that you can think of? What are some differences? 

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  1. L. MoffittApril 9, 2021 at 7:13 AM

    Ooh, I didn't think of that Lauren-Julia connection! Yes, they are similar. I like that now we finally get herstory and not just history. (Haha, get it?)

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