Homage to Catalonia
Why does Orwell enlist in the militia?
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An Italian militiaman inspires Orwell with his friendly confidence. Consequently, Orwell gets caught up in the revolutionary spirit and enlists in a militia unit. However, he is largely unaware of the political situation at the time and generally uninterested in Spanish politics.
Homage to Catalonia