Doublethink In 1984 And V For Vendetta

“Doublethink means the power of holding two contradictory beliefs in one’s mind simultaneously, and accepting both of them” (Orwell 1984). In George Orwell’s novel, 1984 and the film V for Vendetta directed by James McTeigue shows people being forced to give up beliefs and having their feelings altered if survival is threatened. In 1984, Winston Smith is forced to give up his secrets and told to hold false beliefs for his releasing and survival. Evey, in V for Vendetta is very influenced in one’s terror thoughts and beliefs that V had Evey brainwashed in the idea of helping take down the fascist government of Britain. Being watched over and controlled on what you say and do, beliefs are given up and feelings are being forcefully altered in fight for survival. …show more content…
Everything is dark. There’s no believing in your own thoughts and feelings. If you weren’t to obey the restrictions, you are to be captured and thrown in jail. Nothing but total darkness was upon you and everyone else. Living up to the standards in 1984 makes you forcefully believe in one thoughts and rules. “Two plus two equals five” (1984 Orwell). If one who's in total control over you tells you that you have to listen and go along with that saying, you must obey. Altering minds and obeying beliefs places limitations in tact, showing someone is always watching over you and it’s nearly impossible to bypass the system in