In George Orwell’s novel, “1984” the reader is warned that there is a danger of man losing their human qualities if a Totalitarian world continues to exist. The possibility of man being reduced to thoughtless, emotionless robotic beings who work for the party or government without comprehension of their “free “prison could become a permanent reality. In 2015, American citizens believe we are free, we are educated, and peace is when we are without conflict; however, is that our truth? “1984” and modern America seem to have many comparisons that may be frightening; however the differences prove that the course of the history did in fact change.
There are many relevant themes that are similar to life today. Propaganda such as
Two Minutes Hate is used in “1984” to create animosity …show more content…
Many people fill jobs based off their socioeconomic class, not necessarily their dreams and desires. Generally the low class and illegal immigrant families are slotted with the lowwage hard working, laborious jobs to cover the bills and struggle for their entire life; thus repeating the cycle that poor families seldom escape. On the other hand, families of the middle class and upper class often have the luxury of investing in oneself by continuing their education to work for white-collar companies or big business that pays well, also continuing the cycle, because more wealthy people are able to impart on more opportunities. With many of these similarities from the Oceanic regime, the connections that are made with today’s society are similar in appearance, but not in effect.
Contrasting to the relevant themes of “1984” there are many instances in which modern society does not exhibit the despair that Orwell paints a picture of. First, people of
Oceania are not allowed to think for themselves or to come up with anything new or unique. This contradicts American society because people are encouraged, starting at
There are many relevant themes that are similar to life today. Propaganda such as
Two Minutes Hate is used in “1984” to create animosity …show more content…
Many people fill jobs based off their socioeconomic class, not necessarily their dreams and desires. Generally the low class and illegal immigrant families are slotted with the lowwage hard working, laborious jobs to cover the bills and struggle for their entire life; thus repeating the cycle that poor families seldom escape. On the other hand, families of the middle class and upper class often have the luxury of investing in oneself by continuing their education to work for white-collar companies or big business that pays well, also continuing the cycle, because more wealthy people are able to impart on more opportunities. With many of these similarities from the Oceanic regime, the connections that are made with today’s society are similar in appearance, but not in effect.
Contrasting to the relevant themes of “1984” there are many instances in which modern society does not exhibit the despair that Orwell paints a picture of. First, people of
Oceania are not allowed to think for themselves or to come up with anything new or unique. This contradicts American society because people are encouraged, starting at