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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
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so far as sight went.
To one side of it there was a shallow alcove in which Winston was now sitting, and which, when the flats were built, had probably been intended to hold bookshelves. By sitting in the alcove, and keeping well back, Winston was able to remain outside the range of the telescreen, SO FAR AS SIGHT WENT.
This is a part of George Orwell's 1984. In this text I don't understand the last phrase SO FAR AS SIGHT WENT.
Thanks for your help in advance!
This is a part of George Orwell's 1984. In this text I don't understand the last phrase SO FAR AS SIGHT WENT.
Thanks for your help in advance!
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More context might be required. " This is a well-known work, and there are probably other members who are more familiar with it. My guess is that perhaps the telescreen had methods of detection beyond line of sight.
- More context might be required.
- " This is a well-known work, and there are probably other members who are more familiar with it.
- My guess is that perhaps the telescreen had methods of detection beyond line of sight.
- Perhaps it could smell him, or sense his warmth, or his thoughts.
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More context might be required.
We don't know the capabilities of the "telescreen." This is a well-known work, and there are probably other members who are more familiar with it.
My guess is that perhaps the telescreen had methods of detection beyond line of sight.
Perhaps it could smell him, or sense his warmth, or his thoughts.
We don't know the capabilities of the "telescreen." This is a well-known work, and there are probably other members who are more familiar with it.
My guess is that perhaps the telescreen had methods of detection beyond line of sight.
Perhaps it could smell him, or sense his warmth, or his thoughts.
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