Orwell or not.

So I read some more Orwell essays and I came across one that attempts to explain the reasoning behind why writers do that thing they do. Here's his list:

1. Sheer egoism
2.Aesthetic enthusiasm: One whom takes pleasure in the sound and flow of words
3.Historical impulse
4.Political purpose

I suppose number one lends itself true to almost all sects of art, or even careers in general. Although, I can not imagine one working at a Safeway in an effort to enhance their own overbearing ego. Then again, a lot of weird people work at Safeway.

Number two brings to mind the thought of some deranged little man sitting in a dark room reading poetry aloud to himself. After each word, he shakes with delight for he finds few things as enjoyable as word flow. The habit slowly becomes unmanageable and he looses his family and job. This is fine though because he still has his words. Then finally, thanks to his addiction, he dies alone in the dark room: syntax overdose?

Number three: writing to record things. Diary writing, journalism record keeping etc would fall under this category. I really have nothing good to put here but an explanation. Sorry.

He wrote far more for the forth section then the others. The reason being, I suppose, is most of his books were designed to sway people in a specific direction. In this section, he also stated that there is no such thing as a book or text free from some form of political bias.

Now, I am almost positive there has to be a billion more reasons why people make words. How about sheer madness? If anyone is reading this your ideas are welcome.


It's the long weekend. I'm sitting at home writing a paper. This post is a break from that. Now that break is over forever. Farewell.