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The predictions that were made by George Orwell have come true through ISIS. George Orwell’s novel 1984 tries to warn society about the cruel future that will soon come upon us because of our actions of the past. Even in the 21st century, over nearly 60 years after the release of 1984, they’re still several ways in which the novel is still relevant. ISIS has by hacking into facebook and twitter accounts comparing to Oceania and other societies. Both ISIS and Orwell share very close similarities…

George Washington, the first official president of the United States, was a man who envisioned a reformed nation. From April 30, 1789 to March 4, 1797, Washington served as the United States leader, and during his time, established a nation that eventually got reshaped throughout the years, but when it was his time to step down from presidency, he left his position with words of advice. One being to promote the importance of knowledge to allow public opinion to circulate throughout the country…

In 1984 the lowest class named the Proles believe they live in a utopia because in their society and class in the hierarchy they are constantly satisfied with their lives. The leader of Oceania continues to make the Proles content with their lives by giving them things that satisfy them in their lives.“Heavy physical work, the care of home and children, petty quarrels with neighbors, films, football, beer, and, above all, gambling filled up the horizon of their minds” (Orwell 71). Orwell is…

Published in 1948 and set thirty-six years in the future, 1984 is Orwell’s dark and dirty vision of the future. The novel is a depiction of how the power of the government could come to dominate the lives of their citizens. This satire shows how Winston Smith’s personality is wiped out and re-created in the Party’s image. In 1948, when the novel was written, World War II had just ended. Orwell’s experiences and feelings during and after the times of war are reflected and represented through…

What is Orwell’s central argument? Does he develop his argument successfully? Explain. The thesis in Orwell’s Politics and the English Language is as follows, “Modern English, especially written English, is full of bad habits which spread by imitation and which can be avoided if one is willing to take the necessary trouble. If one gets rid of these habits one can think more clearly, and to think clearly is a necessary first step toward political regeneration: so that the fight against bad…

In today's society it is almost rare to see a person with a book or newspaper in hand, eyes scintillating over each page as if it was a guide on how to be young forever, because now there is no need for those flimsy stupid papers sewn together with words printed on them when a person can easily acess the same information with a swipe of a finger. Instead of debating on important topics like people of the past, the people of today would much rather argue which is better Apple or Android? Although…

In 1796 President George Washington (see figure 1) left office. His plans were to leave office some time before but people had convinced him to stay. When he finally decided to leave and not take any advice Washington wrote a speech. The speech was called Washington’s Farewell Address. It was about everything he and America had been through. Washington informed the country that he always wanted to be known as a general not as President. Although America and Washington fought through many wars,…

George Orwell’s 1984 – An Examination of Controlling Governments From bribes to demands you can’t do anything by yourself. Not even think. George Orwell illustrates the disputes between citizens and the government in 1984. Having someone always watching your every move can feel overwhelming, especially with all the rules it comes with. But to keep everything in check the thought police enforces all the rules, so nobody can even think about stepping outside the rules. Although even if you wanted…

one, is the actual definition of dystopia, but this is a perfect embodiment of the novel 1984. In 1984 the use of technology and a futuristic era is feared. The people of Oceania, London, where 1984 is set are petrified every second of their life. George Orwell uses the Thought Police to constantly monitor the people. Dystopia is shown throughout the book in language, setting, characterization, and oppression. The language in 1984 shows dystopian characteristics because of the way Orwell…

What if one were to tell state that two plus two equals five or that war is peace? One would probably say that the speaker is wrong or completely crazy. This is the case in the world of George Orwell’s novel, 1984, here these statements are the complete truth. In 1984, Orwell presents his readers with a dystopian world that is under the tyrannical control of Big Brother and the Inner Party. The Party brainwashes the citizens of this society by completely changing the history of the world to show…