Totalitarianism

Term paper Staying Human Jadin Granger 4/24/2017 Staying Human 1984 is a futuristic novel. Giving the reader an early warning of what could happen should a totalitarian leadership take on leadership. The totalitarian regime in the novel is presented as an far reaching and all knowing leadership. BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING (Orwell, 2009). The government maintains its hold on power by manipulation its citizens and creating enemies that they can keep hating and thanking big brother for protecting…

In the following essay I will be summarizing the book “1984” by George Orwell and representing my inquiries on parts of the book that I find controversial. The book “1984” starts out with the main character Winston Smith describing the city he currently lives in, London. He lives in 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…

In the drama class, we have turned our class into a totalitarian government and divided the students into divisions of work and lifestyles (farmers, hunters, etc.) in relation to the two films we have previewed in class, The Giver and The Hunger Games. We have learned two types of societies, totalitarian and egalitarian. And as we were observing the two films, we were asked to critique the themes within the films and which society is more prominent. Within The Hunger Games, our protagonist,…

Privacy issues have been a massive problem since before time was dated and is only getting worse. The book 1984 was published before the actual year stated but never actually happened. It is scary how the book is becoming more real as time passes. In today’s world, it is much like 1984 by Orwell, because digital assistants such as Facebook, Siri, Alexa, and hidden microphones are always listening and smart devices with cameras are always watching. The book 1984 states, “If you want to keep a…

In the first chapter of 1984 by George Orwell, the author shows the reader of how the government is conforming the people by group thinking. The government is in control of many things, to what you watch, say, do, and even thinking. In this story it will show you the struggles of Winston and his thoughts that he hid in his diary. Showing us how bad the government is and how much control they have on many people. Two examples of conformity are, internalisation which is when you do something…

In the novel 1984, the Party and government located in Oceania also deceives its own people. The regime modifies history to deceive and trick the people living in Oceania into believing their lives are flawless and marvelous. Additionally, the Party doesn't only control history and its existence, it also controls people's minds and thoughts. Winston, the main character in the book finds himself between a rock and a hard place. He works at the Ministry of Truth, a place that helps alter history.…

In the novel 1984 by George Orwell, The Party uses various methods of coercion in order to keep its citizens from revolting or questioning the government’s power. The most effective and influential techniques used are Telescreens, Newspeak, Doublethink, Thought Police, Hate Week, and Big Brother. These six limit how the citizens of Oceania are able to interact with each other and think freely. These citizens live in constant fear of The Party and often betray each other. Ultimately, these…

In the novel Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell, Orwell is constantly making Winston’s changing feelings about the Proles known to the reader. As the largest part of the population, the Proles pose no danger to Big Brother. Winston’s feeling towards the Proles are shown, as he has mixed feeling since whatever the Proles want the Proles will get. The Proles also have the intellectual freedom, but lack the intellect. The character Winston experiences a love-hate relationship with the Proles.…

1984 and V for Vendetta comparison essay 1984 and for V for vendetta both relate with three themes that are very effective in both of these stories and they are rebelling, showing symbols and character development . Both of the main characters V and Winston are going against the law to do what they feel is right which is rebelling against the government so they can get their natural rights as a human back. Winston and V both have iconic symbols and objects that really displays a big part…

Modern Propaganda and Aphorisms Orwell tells us a story of a dystopian world where all the civilians do not experience freedom. On top of that, the civilians are constantly told what to do by the party. There is a nonstop onslaught of media information and participation from the citizenry. "Without any sense of individual fairness, people work for the party just like the gear wheels in a machine" (Paulechoislandchang). The independence takes part unknowingly in the operation of the machine.…