The Big Four

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 Watching You”. Today, satellites can track every move you make, while the internet can be a tool where people can hack your personal information and see what you are doing. Newspeak is a language that removes negative words, basically…

The novel 1984 reinforces the belief that the immorality and danger that accompanies holding people in prison without charging them creates concern towards the government. For instance, in 1984 there are four ministries: The Ministry of Truth, The Ministry of Peace, The Ministry of Plenty, and The Ministry of Love. The Ministry of Love’s name, like all others, is ironic as people who go against The Party are taken here to be tortured and killed. While in the Ministry of Love prisoners endure…

89 years ago, Eric Arthur Blair, better known by his pen name, George Orwell, started his career in the writing of essays and novels. In 1949 he published his first dystopian novel, 1984. This story, like that of Children of Men directed by Cuaron, is set in an isolated London where the government has manipulated its people into submission. Evidently, these societies are not ones to strive towards, but what are these works trying to tell us? In these worlds, where morality is scarce and…

also opposing himself at some points. Winston was acting as any main character of a dystopian story would: he didn’t believe everything that society was trying to tell him and he didn’t want to follow the rules established for him. He knows that “Big brother is always watching,” but he thinks that just because he has a little hiding spot in his house that he can’t be seen from that he is an exception to that rule. He also relies on his instinct and less on reason…

The song Spies by Coldplay indirectly represents the theme of 1984. The song opens up to a guy who can’t find any peace of mind. He feels as though he is living as a fugitive. He is looking for an answer and in comes the “spies”. He says that everyone are spies. No one can hide because the spies will find them. The novel 1984 can be described in this song. They make children spy on their parents. If the children turns in their parent for suspicious behavior, they get rewarded. There are also…

the events of the protagonist - Winston, are witnessed. Winston, whom feels out of place in a world where one’s every movement and facial expression is scrutinized, begins to take part in a “rebellion’’ of sorts against the party and their leader, Big Brother. The critically acclaimed novel is so popular among a widespread amount of readers that there are many translations shown throughout a variety of pop culture. Among these translations is the song Citizen Erased written by Matt Bellamy and…

the effect Big Brother’s regime is beginning to have on Winston through the imagery present in this scene. In this scene, Winston imagines what the future will hold, especially in regards to O’Brien’s potential as an ally. “‘We shall meet in a place where there is no darkness,’ O’Brien had said to him.” The lack of darkness is used by the author to convey a hopeful tone of voice. The absence of darkness allows for the possibility of light to enter, in this case, darkness symbolizes Big…

controlled by the belief that Big Brother is always watching them. 1984 symbolizes God through Big Brother and reinforces Hasan M. Elahi’s theory: “The concept of surveillance is ingrained in our beings. God was the original surveillance camera.” through the use of allusion, paradox, and Irony. Big Brother is depicted as an allusion to God, and the power God possesses. As Winston was walking down the halls of the rugged, foul smelling Victory Mansion, he saw a big poster of Big Brother’s face.…

The organization is a well-known company. It has been brought to my attention about an internal problem at a few Walmart’s stores. I will be visiting the key super center as well as some of the hometown stores. My colleagues and I will be conducting interviews to find out more about the problem. My role will be to help solve this situation. Does motivation effect the productivity in the workplace? Why are the associates so discontent with their current management? This particular Walmart Super…

Essential American Documents Our nation is founded on historical significance, most of which were noted in books or journals from important people who helped change America’s history. Though some documents remain hidden, the many documents we do have are very important to the construction of our nation. Early-American Documents are being used as references today, however, there are also many documents that are not being used that should be. These documents are written from presidents, freed…