What inspired Orwell's portrayal of the obsession with social status and material wealth?
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What inspired Orwell's portrayal of the obsession with social status and material wealth?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about the protagonist's choices — sympathizing but also judging him?
How do you think the setting of 1930s London influences the story’s themes of class and money?