Orwell's "Politics"

This is the first of a number of prompts you're required to respond to this semester. Remember to write freely and never fail to offer your opinion. Also, it may be helpful to look at prior responses.

For this week's blog, I'd like you to comment on the strengths and/or weaknesses of Orwell's essay "Politics and the English Language." Perhaps these questions may help "kickstart" your response: does this essay provide practical help to you as a college-level writer? Does it change your thinking at all? Does it conflict with things you've learned in previous writing classes? How might Orwell improve his essay? Does he start from a flawed premise?

(Responses are due by Jan. 20th at midnight. And place your name either at the beginning of your post or at the end.)