E Consciousness with George Orwell, Henry James, Eliot, D H Lawrence
George Orwell
- 1984 (1949):
- Eliminate: Winston Smith seeks to eliminate the oppressive control of the Party, challenging its lies and propaganda.
- Exchange: He exchanges conformity for rebellion, though it leads to a tragic reversal to submission.
- Energize: The resistance against Big Brother energizes his initial hope and defiance.
- Empathy: His bond with Julia reflects empathy amid despair.
- Encourage: Mutual encouragement with Julia fuels their resistance.
- Esteem: The novel esteems individual dignity against totalitarian erasure.
- Endure: Winston endures torture but ultimately breaks.
- Eternal: The struggle hints at an eternal human spirit, despite the bleak end.
- Animal Farm (1945):
- Eliminate: The animals eliminate human oppression, only to face new tyranny.
- Exchange: They exchange human rule for the pigs’ dictatorship, a flawed transformation.
- Energize: The revolution energizes their initial unity and hope.
- Empathy: Boxer’s care for others shows empathy, betrayed by the pigs.
- Encourage: Early camaraderie encourages collective effort.
- Esteem: The novel esteems the animals’ labor and ideals.
- Endure: The animals endure exploitation and disillusionment.
- Eternal: The cycle of power suggests an eternal human lesson.
- The Portrait of a Lady (1881):
- Eliminate: Isabel Archer eliminates naive idealism to confront her manipulative marriage.
- Exchange: She exchanges freedom for self-awareness, though trapped by choice.
- Energize: Her intellectual curiosity energizes her journey.
- Empathy: Her growing understanding of others’ motives reflects empathy.
- Encourage: Friends like Ralph encourage her independence.
- Esteem: The novel esteems her inner strength and dignity.
- Endure: Isabel endures emotional trials and societal pressure.
- Eternal: Her internal growth suggests an eternal quest for self.
- The Wings of the Dove (1902):
- Eliminate: Kate and Merton eliminate moral compromise to pursue love, with tragic results.
- Exchange: They exchange innocence for a complex, doomed relationship.
- Energize: Milly’s vitality energizes their schemes and her generosity.
- Empathy: Milly’s compassion for others drives the plot.
- Encourage: Mutual support between Kate and Merton encourages their plan.
- Esteem: The novel esteems Milly’s purity and sacrifice.
- Endure: Characters endure guilt and loss.
- Eternal: Milly’s legacy hints at an eternal moral impact.
- Middlemarch (1871-1872):
- Eliminate: Dorothea eliminates her naive idealism to embrace practical good.
- Exchange: She exchanges lofty dreams for meaningful service to others.
- Energize: Her passion for reform energizes her community involvement.
- Empathy: Her care for Lydgate and others reflects deep empathy.
- Encourage: Casaubon’s failure encourages her resilience.
- Esteem: The novel esteems ordinary lives and moral growth.
- Endure: Dorothea endures personal and social challenges.
- Eternal: Her quiet influence suggests an eternal human contribution.
- Silas Marner (1861):
- Eliminate: Silas eliminates his bitterness after betrayal and theft.
- Exchange: He exchanges isolation for love through Eppie.
- Energize: Eppie’s presence energizes his redemption.
- Empathy: His care for Eppie shows profound empathy.
- Encourage: The community encourages his reintegration.
- Esteem: The novel esteems his regained worth.
- Endure: Silas endures loss and exile to find peace.
- Eternal: His bond with Eppie hints at eternal family values.
- Sons and Lovers (1913):
- Eliminate: Paul Morel eliminates his emotional dependence on his mother.
- Exchange: He exchanges familial ties for individual identity.
- Energize: His artistic passion energizes his struggle.
- Empathy: His relationships with Miriam and Clara show empathy.
- Encourage: Family and lovers encourage his growth.
- Esteem: The novel esteems his creative spirit.
- Endure: Paul endures emotional conflict and loss.
- Eternal: His quest for self suggests an eternal human drive.
- Lady Chatterley’s Lover (1928):
- Eliminate: Connie Chatterley eliminates societal constraints and her loveless marriage.
- Exchange: She exchanges repression for passionate love with Mellors.
- Energize: Their physical and emotional connection energizes her liberation.
- Empathy: Their mutual understanding reflects empathy.
- Encourage: Mellors encourages Connie’s awakening.
- Esteem: The novel esteems natural love over class.
- Endure: They endure social stigma and separation.
- Eternal: Their love hints at an eternal human bond.
- Relation Strength: The 8 elements weave through these novels, reflecting E Consciousness’s arc from personal flaws (Edenic) to moral or existential resolution (Eternal). Orwell’s societal critique, James’s psychological depth, Eliot’s moral growth, and Lawrence’s passion align with a born-again Christian’s renewal (2 Corinthians 5:17).
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