Is it corrupt for a government to manipulate its citizens to maintain full control over their country? In the novel 1984, the three-party slogans are contradictory phrases that are manipulated to be true by the party. “ War is Peace”, “ Freedom is Slavery ” and “ Ignorance is Strength” are the slogans Orwell uses as a form of propaganda and as an introduction to doublethink. The party uses these slogans to have full control and power over the people....
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George Orwell, born in Motihari, Bengal 1903 - 1950, is considered one of the greatest authors of all time, best known for his books; Animal Farm and 1984. In English 5, we had the opportunity to analyze and read both books, spending time to discuss and talk about what we think about the style of writing and the books in general. Starting with 1984; The book is set in a dystopic, totalitarian society where a dictator in this case ‘’Big...
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It’s easy to think that the world, or your world, would be a better place if everything were “perfect”. Each of us has our own perspective as to what “perfection” means. We see the rules, problems, and scenarios of life and have ideas about the change we want to see. This is true today, especially in the political arena, but it isn’t a new concept. We see the way George Orwell portrays this in his book, Animal Farm. When a...
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The Modern Period lasted from 1900-1945. During this period, many significant historical events took place such as World War I in 1914, The Bolshevik Revolution in 1916 and 1917, The Great Depression in 1929, The rise of Fascism in 1939, and the bombing of Hiroshima in 1945. This period was a time of fear and lies for many people. During this time, people such as Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini, and Franco were leaders. The commonality among all the leaders during the...
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Personally, I enjoyed reading 1984 by George Orwell. I really liked the storyline and plot, I enjoyed the characters and the themes shown throughout most of the novel, but I did not like the ending considering how the book unfolded. I found this ending to be quite ineffective for the plot and honestly very anticlimactic for the reader. Throughout the story, I was expecting an exciting ending after the climactic and unexpected capture of Winston and Julia, but ultimately the...
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Winston is the main character of 1984, with Julia coming in later in the story. Winston and Julia are interesting characters, because - unlike the protagonist you usually see in books in movies - they don’t agree with the government but they never physically fight against it. However, they often break the smaller laws and constantly commit what is known as thoughtcrime in their society. Winston is probably one of the favorite characters I’ve ever read about because he’s not...
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A man sits in an airtight, breathless room with an electronic screen embedded in the wall, and his every move is monitored even in the dark. There is also a poster on the wall that says, “Big Brother is watching you”(Orwell). This is the living environment described in George Orwell’s dystopian novel 1984, as Bossche introduced, “Winston, the main character of the novel, lives in a country where individual thought is banned, where only the leader, Big Brother, is allowed...
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Technology continues to shape our lives and influence our society. Mankind has become so dependent on technology that one cannot imagine living without his or her smartphone or laptop. No one will debate that this digital renaissance has not created a more productive, mobile, and efficient culture, but at what price? In the novel 1984, George Orwell uses technology to create a world in which citizens are constantly under surveillance by the government. The constant manipulation and control over others...
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Throughout history, composers have created copious ways of passage inviting audiences to explore their understandings of individual and collective human experiences, as well as expand their views of the world. Furthermore, these texts provide audiences with great insight into the anomalies and inconsistencies in human behavior. They invite the readers to see the world and its institutions differently, challenge their assumptions about society, or give means to reflect personally based on their particular lives and cultures. The dystopian novel, 1984,...
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“War is peace, freedom is slavery, ignorance is strength” Looking at North Korea and China we see totalitarian regimes reflected in modern society bring to fruition Orwell’s nightmare Seventy years ago, Eric Blair, writing under the pen name George Orwell, published “1984,” now considered a modern-day classic. The novel’s protagonist Winston Smith is a middle-aged man frustrated with his way of life, the governments control and political movement in Oceania, governed by constant surveillance, hidden microphones, and secret police, as...
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1984 is based on a dystopia. “The war is within measurable distance of its end” implies that war has become such a common phenomenon to the point where the outcome could be easily predicted. This means that people are suffering and living in poor quality lifestyles not just due to the war but also because of the Party's control evidently in the quote “there seemed to be no color in anything'. The 21st-century version will most likely be based in...
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In the book 1984, there is a world where the government has turned into a totalitarian government. They do a lot of things to cover up things and the people are unaware of these things, that is because they are being controlled by the government and are forced to be loyal to the Party and all of its rules. The main character is named Winston and he is aware of everything that the Party is up to. This book is...
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Orwell uses the setting to further express the dangers of totalitarian states in 1984. In Winston’s apartment, Orwell explores the feeling of being constantly watched and monitored, without having any privacy. Winston feels a false sense of security in Mr. Charrington’s room, which is shown by how Orwell wants to show the extent of what the Party is willing to go through in order to maintain power. Feelings of fear arise in Room 101 as Orwell explores the control of...
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These four simple words make up perhaps the most terrifying political slogan to have ever been created. However, in the fear-filled world of 1984, such a slogan is an ever-present reality for the citizens of Oceania to face. In George Orwell's 1949 hit novel, 1984, Winston Smith wrestles with oppression in Oceania, a dystopia where the Party inspects human actions with the ever-watchful gaze of Big Brother. Despite the Party’s ubiquitous ban on individuality, Winston dares to rebel against the...
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The novel 1984 is a book that everybody must have read at least once in their lifetime. It is about a world in which everything is owned and controlled by the government. Culture, the economy, physical activities, and even their thoughts are being controlled by the Party. The Party has totalitarian control over its citizens. In the real world, North Korea is also known to have totalitarian control over its citizens. In what aspects does 1984 look like the situation...
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For my topic, I have decided to write about what the meaning of 'Big Brother' is and what might cause the fall of 'Big Brother.” “Big Brother” is the totalitarian leader of Oceania and the idol of the Party. He is an acclaimed, accomplished war hero, a master inventor and philosopher, and the founder of the revolution that brought the Party to power. The Party uses the image of Big Brother to represent a sense of loyalty and fear in...
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1984 is a dystopian novel by English novelist George Orwell. George Orwell was known to be against totalitarianism and democratic socialism, throughout 1984 he would constantly warn readers about the extreme effects of a government with unlimited authority, who would strive to regulate every aspect of society. An obvious and collective human experience resident in Oceania share is oppression and conformity. Besides exploiting technologies and training the juniors to spy on all individuals and inflicting fatal physical torment on enemies...
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