In these three chapters of George Orwells’ Homage to Catalonia, we are able to see the different stages of his experience in the militia. The Barcelona he experiences at the beginning of his time is drastically different than the one he ends in. With this we are able to see the instability of the revolution.
His first impression of Barcelona was not what he expected. Coming with the intention of becoming a newspaper writer, Orwell realised the potential and promise these people held. He almost instantly joined the militia, without realising the harsh reality of this movement. Behind the emotion and optimism, there is a lack of experience and organization. These people had come together from all backgrounds for their cause, but once gathered