Ingsoc

multiple messages must be interpreted from a literary perspective for one to appreciate their complexity and impact. But a few pages into the novel it’s noted that the the official slogan of the fictitious English Socialist Party - abbreviated as “Ingsoc” - reads, “war is peace /…

They do this to keep order and to keep the Ingsoc in power, and they will even torture people to forget about rebellious thoughts and brainwash them into thinking what the party wants them to think and to ultimately love and trust big brother. We saw this in room 101 where O’Brien tortures and brainwashes winston at the end. O’Brien says “The purpose of Ingsoc is political control” and they do this mostly out of fear. They keep everyone on edge with…

In Oceania, the theoretical enemy is Emmanuel Goldstein. Emmanuel Goldstein is the leader of the Brotherhood, an underground society set out to take down INGSOC. Like Big Brother, there is not any actual proof that Goldstein exists, but he will still be the fuel for their patriotism. It is possible that this is inspired by Hitler using the Jews as a scapegoat for all that was wrong with with Germany after…

With the government ruling with an iron fist many restrictions were embedded upon the population. Those not of high stature would be forced into labor no matter their condition. Multiple constraints enforced by Ingsoc would psychologically manipulate the population as well. Propaganda was shown nonstop through telescreens, as well as a new language being made where opinions were proved futile. There wasn’t an option to think for yourself, as that was already decided…

The word family has a wide range of connotations and denotations, holding a different meaning to everyone. In the novel 1984 written in 1949 about a futuristic dystopia, the “average” family is not what one would consider to be a healthy or stable in modern society. Winston Smith, the main character, allows the reader to witness how the government has taken over society to give itself complete control of its citizens. Winston recognizes the destruction of family and the unwavering control of…

a dystopian communist society that is based upon the properties of something called INGSOC and three basic slogans; War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, and Ignorance is Strength. The apparent supreme ruler of this society is a figure known only as “Big Brother.” In the story, there exists a type of enforcement that seeks out people that have thoughts to themselves of things against the rules and principles of INGSOC. These people are known as the “Thought…

The Party seeks power entirely for its own sake [...] we are interested solely in power.” (263) In George Orwell’s “1984”, INGSOC strives for just one thing total control. Unlike totalitarian governments of the past, INGSOC (aka The Party), control not only the body and actions of its citizens but their minds as well. Planning to eliminate all emotion other than hate, rage and triumph, the Party aims high: to rule the world. Elimination of human feelings and emotions will prove impossible…

In 1984 by George Orwell, women are often depicted as victims in this novel, such as Mrs. Parsons, Winston's mother, and Winston's little sister. Mrs. Parsons is forced into miserable conditions by Ingsoc and the government with her being in fear of her own children, who spy on her. Winston's mother is forced to deal with an impossible economic situation until she finally disappears. the only other women we see, we only receive glimpses. These women are often at work doing domestic chores. This…

George Orwell, the author of 1984 in some extent was correct in what he predicted the future might be. For example, in Winston’s flat he has a telescreen that receives and transmits simultaneously any sound that he makes(Orwell,2). In his apartment building there are posters “ with the enormous face gazed on the wall”(Orwell,2) and there is a specific picture which is “contrived that the eyes follow you about when you move” (Orwell,1). There is a phrase beneath it saying “Big Brother Is…

The start of the novel Winston Smith goes to part of a city where the “Proles” live. While he’s among the Proles Winston goes to an antique store in the prole district and comes along to find a beautiful old looking paperweight. The store owner Mr. Charrington describes it as “a beautiful little thing” (84). The paperweight is meant to symbolize many of events and things that happen to Winston such as Winston's hopes and dreams and his future with him and Julia. He wants things to be normal…