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A 4 page overview of George Orwell's chilling post-World War II novel 1984, which warns that the freedoms of the Western world can be easily lost to totalitarian regimes that claim that surveillance and control of a populace is essential for reasons of security in time of war. This brief summation of Orwell's novel describes his view of the dangers he saw in 1940s policies, as the writer discusses the most prevalent themes in this classic dystopian vision. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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control of a populace is essential for reasons of security in time of war. The following brief summation of Orwells novel describes his view of the dangers he saw in
1940s policies and the most prevalent themes in this classic dystopian vision. Orwells protagonist, Winston Smith, is a lowly bureaucrat employed by the ruling party of Oceania, formerly Great Britain.
His life is under constant scrutiny as the Partys totalitarian leader, known as Big Brother, keeps strict authoritarian control over every aspect of life through electronic screens that are omnipresent.
Literally everything is controlled, from what the people are allowed to know of history to their language, as the Party is forcing the people to use an artificial language called
Newspeak, the idea being that if the people are not allowed to use the words for rebellion, or any words that encourage independent thinking, then rebellion or even independent thought
will not occur. Winston feels angry and frustrated by this oppression, but must suppress his emotions, as even thinking rebellious thoughts has become illegal--a "thoughtcrime." It is Winstons job to
use Newspeak in order to manipulate facts and languages according to a language tool known as "doublethink." This is a cognitive device that allows Winston to lie both to himself
and the public. Party slogans exemplify doublethink, as they proclaim that war is really peace, freedom is really slavery, etc. What is truly frightening about Orwells perspective is how close
doublethink resembles what is known today in politics and the media as "spin doctoring." Winston purchases a diary, illegally, in which he records his true thoughts. Winston works in the
Ministry of Truth, which alters historical records to reflect the views of the Party. The diary is extremely significant because it underscores the novels theme that language and expression are
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