1984 by George Orwell
George Orwell chronicled a work of dystopian fiction in his novel, 1984. The book, 1984 portrays a society that is oppressed by a totalitarian administration (Makovi 116). Orwell address some issues such as war, dishonesty of truth, destruction of democracy and abuse of political powers among others. Nearly seventy years after 1984 was initially published, Orwell's novel swiftly feels more relevant. Winston, the hero of 1984, who predicts that at the end of the party he would announce that two and two make five, and people will have to believe it. While Orwell could predict the future; the near future within the communist totalitarian nations, his predictions have been proven right by brutal autocrats who disseminate alternative truths and promote wars. Orwell's novel is still relevant to today's society. His predictions, nearly seventy years ago can be seen in the modern society. …show more content…
In the novel, The Ministry of Truth is meant to spread dishonest truth, which is intended to confuse the public about what they believe they know is happening in their society (Rodden 3). Indeed, Orwell argues that those power will always proclaim alternative facts so they can deny objective truths. For instance, Big Brother’s declarations are regarded as absolute truth by the attendants. Even today, many world leaders may spread falsehood information to confuse the public and make them deter them from knowing the truth. The novel also captures the technological surveillance, which was embraced by the dictatorship of the Big Brother. There is massive manipulation of public
George Orwell chronicled a work of dystopian fiction in his novel, 1984. The book, 1984 portrays a society that is oppressed by a totalitarian administration (Makovi 116). Orwell address some issues such as war, dishonesty of truth, destruction of democracy and abuse of political powers among others. Nearly seventy years after 1984 was initially published, Orwell's novel swiftly feels more relevant. Winston, the hero of 1984, who predicts that at the end of the party he would announce that two and two make five, and people will have to believe it. While Orwell could predict the future; the near future within the communist totalitarian nations, his predictions have been proven right by brutal autocrats who disseminate alternative truths and promote wars. Orwell's novel is still relevant to today's society. His predictions, nearly seventy years ago can be seen in the modern society. …show more content…
In the novel, The Ministry of Truth is meant to spread dishonest truth, which is intended to confuse the public about what they believe they know is happening in their society (Rodden 3). Indeed, Orwell argues that those power will always proclaim alternative facts so they can deny objective truths. For instance, Big Brother’s declarations are regarded as absolute truth by the attendants. Even today, many world leaders may spread falsehood information to confuse the public and make them deter them from knowing the truth. The novel also captures the technological surveillance, which was embraced by the dictatorship of the Big Brother. There is massive manipulation of public