In George Orwell’s novel, 1984, goodthink is a term used to describe the thoughts which are acceptable according to the government. The government, or Ingsoc as it called, is a corrupt system which forces its citizens to live a life void of individuality, leaving them without free will, or the ability to think for themselves. Goodthink is what the citizens are forced to practice and if one has an original thought, it is considered a threat to Ingsoc’s authority. The governing power persecutes the citizen for this action using various inhuman punishments. Though it is not as greatly exaggerated, in reality society has certain thoughts and beliefs which are widely deemed acceptable. The vast majority of the population consider those who oppose
