1984

Once again I checked out the Daily Prompt. It’s a question. You’re locked in a room with your greatest fear. Describe what’s in the room.

I guess that’s not really a question. What are you most afraid of? That’s a question.

I read 1984. I read it in 1971. The main character was locked into a room with rats. That was his greatest fear, and his tormentors, the government, knew what terrified him most. That’s the way I remember it.

I recall thinking about that, with genuine concern. I asked my teacher, How did they know?

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Just use your imagination. It use to be quite a stretch, but not anymore. Big Brother is definitely watching us.