Throughout the biological evolution of mankind, there has also been psychological evolution affecting the species as a collective. Human nature has evolved and changed since the times of Homo erectus, providing us with a higher sense of morality and individualism. In many literary works, human nature is the dominating theme. George Orwell’s Nineteen Eight-Four is a satirical dystopic novel that follows the actions of a rebellious individual. Terry Gilliam’s Brazil is a movie set in the near future where life itself has become a large bureaucracy. “Maintaining privacy in the Internet age” is an article published by the Toronto Star which talks about government agencies spying on civilians. These three sources portray government oppress ion, which leads to the regression of human nature.
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The governments in these three sources restrict individuality by eliminating privacy. In Nineteen Eighty-Four, the individual does not have any form of privacy. They are subject to surveillance in all aspects of their life. One would have to assume that they are being watched at all times because more likely than not, they are. Julia says to Winston, “Don’t go out into the open, there might be someone
Human nature is …show more content…
The governments in these three sources restrict individuality by eliminating privacy. In Nineteen Eighty-Four, the individual does not have any form of privacy. They are subject to surveillance in all aspects of their life. One would have to assume that they are being watched at all times because more likely than not, they are. Julia says to Winston, “Don’t go out into the open, there might be someone