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A review by lordnelson
Keep the Aspidistra Flying by George Orwell
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
What
A story of a man, Gordan Constock, mentally confined by his disgust for money. He despises working for moneys sake. To sell your soul to the “Money God” and hates that money determines how good a human you can be hates that it hinders his relationships.
The Aspidistra becomes a symbol for the working class and his hatred towards the “money god” they serve. Eventually through compounding failures and a final opportunity given by Rosemary, by sacrificing his individual freedoms he is able to abandon his previous pessimistic views and “make good” with his “good job” for the sake of family, comfort and self respectability.
How
Orwell writes with beautiful detail and insight. Reminded me of Wildes creative writing in Dorian grey. His story and writing made me feel as if all I had was a heart that felt the pain of spectating Gordan’s struggle and poor decisions built on principles.
True
I certainly believe its themes are relevant. Very easy to relate to. The struggles that come with living a life you have chosen, chosen to live as best a capacity as you can. And then the difficulties of holding to your principles, and realisation of when you are comfortable giving them up for a new purpose.
I think if done intelligently you can find the right balance between having enough to not struggle and still live the life you desire to develop in to all you wish. Ravelston is probably the best example, although wealthy still tries to live a modest life to help his friends. Work to earn enough to live comfortably and support your family but but no more than to enjoy the company of family/friends and individual passions.
Best bits
Laurenheim was one of those people who have not a single friend in the world, and who are devoured by a lust for company
The messy table - a sort of sorted labyrinth of paper, to which only Gordon possessed the key
he ought to work, of course. He always hated himself afterwards when he had wasted a whole evening
Orwells use of “make good” as a compliment meant as a insult from someone Gordan does not want to become
At this moment, he loved her, but did not desire her. His desire could only return it some future time, when there was no quarrel fresh in his mind, and no consciousness before, and four, pence in his pocket to daunt him.
Wisdom learned
When quitting use the term “to better myself” It gets a good reference, people can understand and hold no il feelings towards you.
A story of a man, Gordan Constock, mentally confined by his disgust for money. He despises working for moneys sake. To sell your soul to the “Money God” and hates that money determines how good a human you can be hates that it hinders his relationships.
The Aspidistra becomes a symbol for the working class and his hatred towards the “money god” they serve. Eventually through compounding failures and a final opportunity given by Rosemary, by sacrificing his individual freedoms he is able to abandon his previous pessimistic views and “make good” with his “good job” for the sake of family, comfort and self respectability.
How
Orwell writes with beautiful detail and insight. Reminded me of Wildes creative writing in Dorian grey. His story and writing made me feel as if all I had was a heart that felt the pain of spectating Gordan’s struggle and poor decisions built on principles.
True
I certainly believe its themes are relevant. Very easy to relate to. The struggles that come with living a life you have chosen, chosen to live as best a capacity as you can. And then the difficulties of holding to your principles, and realisation of when you are comfortable giving them up for a new purpose.
I think if done intelligently you can find the right balance between having enough to not struggle and still live the life you desire to develop in to all you wish. Ravelston is probably the best example, although wealthy still tries to live a modest life to help his friends. Work to earn enough to live comfortably and support your family but but no more than to enjoy the company of family/friends and individual passions.
Best bits
Laurenheim was one of those people who have not a single friend in the world, and who are devoured by a lust for company
The messy table - a sort of sorted labyrinth of paper, to which only Gordon possessed the key
he ought to work, of course. He always hated himself afterwards when he had wasted a whole evening
Orwells use of “make good” as a compliment meant as a insult from someone Gordan does not want to become
At this moment, he loved her, but did not desire her. His desire could only return it some future time, when there was no quarrel fresh in his mind, and no consciousness before, and four, pence in his pocket to daunt him.
Wisdom learned
When quitting use the term “to better myself” It gets a good reference, people can understand and hold no il feelings towards you.