1984

Fear is what the Party uses to contain the inhabitants of Airstrip One. If the government makes it so everyone fears them, then it prevents most citizens from getting out of line and rebelling against them. In order to minimize negative behaviour against the Party, they monitor behaviour at all times. This ensures that citizens are afraid to even think negatively against the Party and Big Brother since the authorities always find out. Residents live in a constant state of being monitored by the…

This is a saying used by Big Brother to instill fear and remind the people that there is no hiding. There is no way for those who are aware of what is happening to spread their ideas or even act on them without being taken in by the Ministry of Love (the ministry that deals with law and order) and most likely killed. This is one of the most memorable quotes from the book. This is an example of what is called Doublethink. This essentially confuses the mind and ensures that the population is not…

differing opinion and that exercises dictatorial control over many aspects of life”; as defined by the Merriam Webster dictionary. However, this definition is missing a key aspect; the ability for a totalitarian government to destroy an individual. 1984, written by George Orwell, is a novel that clearly portrays a totalitarian government and the power it possesses. As the story came to a close, it was evident that Winston had transformed into a completely different person, emphasizing that a…

In George Orwell’s dystopian novel 1984, Big Brother is the dictator of Oceania and face of the Party. Big Brother is on all the telescreens, watching every citizen of Oceania. In George Orwell’s 1984, Big Brother, whether real or fictional, helps prop the Party by reassuring the general population, threatening the Oceanians into submission, and acting as a magnet for dissent. As the face of the party, Big Brother must project an aura of vitality and confidence. Therefore, his appearance…

AquaReanne Lancaster Mrs. Dibbs AP Lit and Comp 24 December 2016 Relationships can be a difficult subject to write about, as love is interpreted in various ways. That is why George Orwell, in his novel 1984, chooses instead to focus on the effects of Winston and Julia’s love. Although Winston is capable of advancing his person rebellion, it is Julia who ultimately enables him to commit more heinous acts that eventually incur the disapproval of the Party. It is because of their strong bond that…

Gisselle Vasquez Mr. Cagley ERWC April 6 , 2015 1984 George Orwell's 1984 (1949) novel gives the reader an insight on what the future holds for us with the advancement of today's technology. The protagonist Winston Smith lives in Oceania; a society where everyone is being monitored and being told how to live But despite the circumstances they're living under, a society based on hate and suffering could exist according to O'Brien. O'Brien has an ideal society on how one could survive in a…

relation to the texts, contexts and values you have studied Humanity’s desire to subdue and control others is inherent, however, persistence will result in degradation of an individuals self-worth and self-respect. George Orwell’s dystopian novel 1984 explores the ideas of oligarchical political and control through fear and manipulation by the inner party. The inner party manipulates the minds of party members through the symbolism of ‘Big Brother’ who represents Stalin and by how his placement…

“There was nothing left in them except sorrow for what they had done, and love of Big Brother. It was touching to see how much they loved him.” (Orwell 255). Big Brother is the icon of the Party in the book 1984 and is seen as the leader of said group. Throughout it Big Brother uses varying types of control to make sure his people do what is “best” for the rest of the Party. These forms of control get into the people’s head and are forced unto them by the Party as well as snuck into their…

This May, the much-anticipated stage adaptation of cult science fiction novel 1984, has permitted Adelaide’s audience to be treated to such an astounding retelling of George Orwell’s seminal work. The play itself, is a bleak depiction of Great Britain re-imagined as a dystopian superstate governed by a dictatorial regime. Winston Smith (Tom Conroy) as the main protagonist, is a man whose daily work is to rewrite the history, tries to rebel by going against the repressive regime which is overseen…

Determining the Price of Individuality Sometimes ignorance truly is not bliss. Both 1984 by Charles Orwell and Brave New World by Aldous Huxley are clear indicators-though executed in severely opposing ways- of how individuality is worth dying to save. These two novels reveal at its close that losing your individuality is a fate worse than death. Conforming to the mold of society dissipates original thought, leading to loss of individuality which stems from intelligence. This submission, which…