Orthodoxy is an ever-present theme in 1984. The concept that one can adhere to every rule and regulation is not only encouraged, but it is expected in Oceania. Orthodoxy is perceived differently by some citizens, but most follow every law put in place by the Party. Julia tells Winston about her theory that if someone follows the small rules, he/she may break a large one. O’Brien does not directly mention orthodoxy, but he does tell Winston that the Party’s idea of a normal person is orthodox. The Party wants citizens to believe in the “correct” ideas, so they develop laws that make it illegal to believe in the “incorrect” ideas. The Party wants each person’s beliefs to reflect their own. If one believes, but questions, the Party’s ideals, they are not orthodox. Abiding by the rules of the Party means not having personal thoughts. The Party is able to control every aspect of its society with these tactics, and the totalitarian concepts are spread through this.
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Goldstein is never proven to exist, yet he can inspire Winston to rebel. Not only can he inspire rebellion, but the Party uses him for unified hatred, which transfers into patriotism. Goldstein seems at points to be a scapegoat for the Party, but he also appears as a fire underneath Winston and Julia’s rebellion. The Party makes him a public enemy. Without Goldstein, the Party could not encourage such blind allegiance. Goldstein also seems to be an expression of anti semitism in Orwell. After research, I found that Orwell’s other novels also include some biases against Jewish people. Goldstein is described as a man with a “Jewish” appearance. His surname, a common Jewish name, is another arrow to this issue. I cannot be positive of the likeness, but I felt it necessary to include Orwell’s antagonism. Goldstein is a crucial part of the Party’s rule, but it may never be known if he truly
Solipsism is constantly nagging at Winston’s …show more content…
Goldstein is never proven to exist, yet he can inspire Winston to rebel. Not only can he inspire rebellion, but the Party uses him for unified hatred, which transfers into patriotism. Goldstein seems at points to be a scapegoat for the Party, but he also appears as a fire underneath Winston and Julia’s rebellion. The Party makes him a public enemy. Without Goldstein, the Party could not encourage such blind allegiance. Goldstein also seems to be an expression of anti semitism in Orwell. After research, I found that Orwell’s other novels also include some biases against Jewish people. Goldstein is described as a man with a “Jewish” appearance. His surname, a common Jewish name, is another arrow to this issue. I cannot be positive of the likeness, but I felt it necessary to include Orwell’s antagonism. Goldstein is a crucial part of the Party’s rule, but it may never be known if he truly