In the novel 1984, Winston and the rest of Oceania are not able to think for themselves or formulate their own opinions. They are forced to live in a world where everything that they believe is already decided for them. For example, if they have any obscene thoughts against the party, it is considered a thought crime with harsh punishments. The novel states, “Thought crime was not a thing that could be concealed forever. You might dodge successfully for a while, even for years, but sooner or later they were bound to get you” (Orwell, 19) . They have no choice but to believe that the past has changed. Even as young children, citizens are taught to obey the party. To illustrate, one of Mrs. Parson’s children yells at Winston, “you're a thought criminal! You're a Eurasian spy! I'll shoot you, I'll vaporize you, I'll send you to the salt mines” ( Orwell, 23). Thought crime alone is enough to mold our minds into a new form. Fear can make anyone cower and obey, even if deep down they know what is actually
In the novel 1984, Winston and the rest of Oceania are not able to think for themselves or formulate their own opinions. They are forced to live in a world where everything that they believe is already decided for them. For example, if they have any obscene thoughts against the party, it is considered a thought crime with harsh punishments. The novel states, “Thought crime was not a thing that could be concealed forever. You might dodge successfully for a while, even for years, but sooner or later they were bound to get you” (Orwell, 19) . They have no choice but to believe that the past has changed. Even as young children, citizens are taught to obey the party. To illustrate, one of Mrs. Parson’s children yells at Winston, “you're a thought criminal! You're a Eurasian spy! I'll shoot you, I'll vaporize you, I'll send you to the salt mines” ( Orwell, 23). Thought crime alone is enough to mold our minds into a new form. Fear can make anyone cower and obey, even if deep down they know what is actually