Tranquility In George Orwell's 1984

One of the main goals in a successful nation is to remain out of conflict with other countries whenever possible. This is the job of the Department of Defense in the United States and other organizations such as the United Nations, to help and promote peace between countries. This idea of tranquility isn 't seen in George Orwell’s, 1984, as the Ministry of Peace has one job, and that is to remain in conflict.The job of the Ministry of Peace is the most significant paradox in the novel, as it allows for the government to maintain control over their citizens, as fear of war around them ensures that they will always remain obedient.
Throughout everyday activities, Winston and other citizens in Oceania are regularly reminded of the brave soldiers …show more content…
This power is shown when George Orwell says, “Winston could not definitely remember a time when his country has not been at war…” (Orwell 32). This quote references the past and present as there has never been any period of time in which Oceania has been at peace with its surrounding nations. When a country is at war, its citizens are never at rest. This causes them to be stressed and fearful on a regular daily basis. With this fear in each citizen every single day, the Party is handed the faith and loyalty of each resident, leaving them with instability. This requires the citizens to rely on the government for simple day to day activities and decisions. This power given to the government is the reason why the Ministry of Peace hold the most relevant paradox throughout …show more content…
Although the most important paradox in the novel is the paradox hidden behind the Ministry of Peace, it can be disputed that the most important paradox is held by the Ministry of Love. This paradox is created because the Miniluv is largely responsible for the misery, fear, and torture inflicted on the citizens of Oceania and is responsible for removing all relationships between individuals. The goal of the Ministry of Love is highlighted when George Orwell says, “The aim of the Party was not merely to prevent men and women from forming loyalties which it might not be able to control. It’s real, undeclared purpose was to remove all pleasure from the sexual act” (Orwell 65). This quote proves that by abolishing all personal relationships, the Miniluv is able to take away the humanity of its citizens, creating loyal citizens that can be easily controlled. Although this paradox is crucial to the objective of the government, its job is not as essential as the Ministry of Peace 's duty. The Ministry of Peace, or Minipax intentions include striving for conflict with its surrounding nations. This conflict allows for fear to strike in the citizens of Oceania, making it easier to manage them. This paradox is seen when Orwell says, “ There were yells of warning from all sides. People were shooting into the doorways like rabbits...a man ... ran towards Winston, pointing excitedly to the sky.