Novel Idea

Just as Orwell based his novel on current events and surroundings in his own life, I would base my novel on current events on politics and the division that campaigns bring about during election season. My novel would focus on the separation and ugly tactics that result directly as a result of political preference. For example, I have read recently that a certain McCain supporter refused to give candy to children of Obama supporters. Anyone who has been following recent political news knows exactly how divided this nation has become as a result of this election. Racism and bigotry has become the norm, with misinformation about candidates being thrown around as if it was no big deal. My novel would show how those who are active in politics must respect other people’s opinions, no matter how much they disagree with their opinions. In this regard, my novel would become the antithesis of bigotry, as those who disrespect the opinions of others would be portrayed as antagonists, while those who accept the political opinions of other people (Republican or Democrat) despite their disagreements would be seen as the protagonists. Major plot points would include an event in which something similar to the candy denial would occur, with misfortune coming to that person later in the story. There would most likely be two main characters with major disagreements regarding politics. These two main characters would respect each other’s differences in ideology and would therefore be rewarded for their acceptance. Those characters who discriminate against those with different political opinions would eventually be isolated and cast away by the rest of society.