Dystopian stories have a way of taking the present and predicting the future. Whether it be cases of censorship such as Fahrenheit 451, issues with government secrecy in The City of Ember, or mass surveillance and government control as seen in 1984, I believe all these issues are still present today. To say 1984 is no longer relevant is to completely disregard the truth as it is clear that at home and abroad the world is struggling to find the perfect balance of what a government should be and what power they should hold. It has become clear through censorship of citizens, government cover ups and control of the media that the struggles that plagued the citizens in 1984 are still very present today.
1984 is the story of a man, Winston, who is held back by the government. He had crucial information but could never share it out of fear. He …show more content…
In recent months, peaceful protesters have been shut down for no other reason but to silence their voice; a voice that is constitutionally protected and a voice that has a right to be heard. These are the voices of the Dakota Access protesters. The Dakota Access Oil Pipeline has been hotly debated, causing protests all across the country, most notably in Standing Rock in North Dakota to voice their opinions on the issue yet there voices were silenced before they could even be heard. Peaceful protesters were arrested, doused with pepper spray and mace, covered in tear gas, and sprayed with water in freezing temperatures all for trying to remove a barricade that would stop them from receiving water or emergency supplies. These protesters were constantly silenced throughout the entire protest but they aren’t the only ones. Protests all across the country, and all across the world, are stopped for no reason everyday. Everyday more and more voices like Winston are being silenced and 1984 grows closer to becoming our
1984 is the story of a man, Winston, who is held back by the government. He had crucial information but could never share it out of fear. He …show more content…
In recent months, peaceful protesters have been shut down for no other reason but to silence their voice; a voice that is constitutionally protected and a voice that has a right to be heard. These are the voices of the Dakota Access protesters. The Dakota Access Oil Pipeline has been hotly debated, causing protests all across the country, most notably in Standing Rock in North Dakota to voice their opinions on the issue yet there voices were silenced before they could even be heard. Peaceful protesters were arrested, doused with pepper spray and mace, covered in tear gas, and sprayed with water in freezing temperatures all for trying to remove a barricade that would stop them from receiving water or emergency supplies. These protesters were constantly silenced throughout the entire protest but they aren’t the only ones. Protests all across the country, and all across the world, are stopped for no reason everyday. Everyday more and more voices like Winston are being silenced and 1984 grows closer to becoming our