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    Churchill: The Greater Leader Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister of Great Britain during World War Two. Adolf Hitler was the dictator of Germany during World War Two. They both came from a very different background and rose to power in different ways. Also, both were prominent and strong leaders for their respective alliances. So the question might arise: who was the greater leader? Despite their similarities and differences, Winston Churchill was the better leader. Winston Churchill was…

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    aptured by this cherry colored robot. Currently, now he was carrying me in this a purple lidded jarish…..jar? (Now I know how butterflies feel) God, I was too young to die from aliens! Maybe when if I was 16 or something it would've been OK... But now? Hell naw, I still had a lot of things to do. Example, I still didn't go skydiving. (Purposely) Right now he (I think he is a he) was taking me to through the mazes of corridors in this space ship. I had no clue where the hell I was as the ketchup…

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    Sir Winston Churchill was prime minister between the years of 1940-1945 and 1951-1955. He led the British through WW2 and brought them victory and was also possibly the greatest public speaker of all time. Winston churchill used his political position to influence and affect the United Kingdom through his speech, journalism and using his defense contacts to better britain’s warfare. Today Winston Churchill is seen as one of the most iconic leaders of Britain. Winston Churchill became prime…

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    written off by Winston as a potential threat to Winson’s rebellious thoughts. Winston, a character with substantial knowledge of society and history, is compelled “to rape” “and then murder” her, simply due to her presence and feel of the “Thought Police”. Her disguise not only allowed her to infiltrate high into to government system and collect the knowledge, but it put her at a point of advantage overlooking others and picking out people for her own personal will. Even Winston fell victim to…

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    1984 Literary Essay: Winston Smith, Hero or Not? George Orwell once offered this definition of heroism: ordinary people doing whatever they can to change social systems that do not respect human decency, even with the knowledge that they can’t possibly succeed. The reader identifies with Winston through his weaknesses rather than for his strengths. He is no bigger-than-life Hercules but a tired, middle-aged, non-descript man reduced to subordinate by “the system.” Winston is nobody important in…

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    The book Nineteen Eighty-four by George Orwell is about a older man name Winston Smith is a low-ranking member of the ruling party in London. Everywhere he goes even home the party watches him through telescreens. Also everywhere he looks he seems to see a figure known as the big brother. Winston later gets frustrated how rigid the party is. Also he purchases a diary for his criminal thoughts and fixated with a powerful party member have O’Brien. Since he works in the ministry of truth he notice…

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    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 Winston is compelled to rebel. Before Winston and Julia become involved, his rebellion consists solely of thoughtcrime and journalization. He also…

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    Brotherhood In 1984

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    Winston Smith silently struggles to free himself from the ever present power of authoritative Big Brother in George Orwell’s 1984. Winston longs to participate in the impending revolution with the mysterious group he idolizes, the Brotherhood. Believing the Party should be overthrown, Winston frequently commits thoughtcrime through various means, such as owning a journal or committing adultery with Julia, though he is far more dedicated to the cause than her. His hatred of the Party draws him to…

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    “If you’re going through hell, keep going” (Winston Churchill). When Churchill, Prime Minister of Great Britain says this in 1941 when the Nazis are winning the start of the second world war, England is experiencing great loss, damage, and famish. He motivates the nation with his speech in order to win the war and to overcome the hardships related. He lets his people know that even when all seems hopeless, the only option is to continue to persevere to it. This same notion is apparent in both…

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    Throughout Earth’s history, people have made powerful speeches which lead others in making decisions for a greater good. One person who made a powerful speech was Winston Churchill in World War 2. His speech I have nothing to offer but blood, sweat, toil and tears was said when he was speaking to the Houses of Parliament on accepting the job as Prime Minister for England, in which he also rejected a deal made by Nazi Germany and instead wanted to carry on the fight against them by not yet…

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