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Delivered on June 4, 1940, Winston Churchill’s speech “We Shall Fight on the Beaches” is one of the most recognized speeches during World War II. Churchill, who at the time was the prime minister of the United Kingdom did not actually broadcast this speech to the citizens of the United Kingdom, rather to the House of Commons. In fact, it was not until 1949 that people were able to listen to his own voice delivering the speech after Churchill was persuaded to record it for the benefit of younger…

The “Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat” speech is the most famous speech in the world. The author, Winston Churchill is Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. This speech is given after he was appointed Prime Minister of United Kingdom. In the first way of World War II, the United Kingdom is in danger. In order to unite all the forces that can be united, Churchill gave this speech. He used his attic faith, sincere words to move the audiences. And this speech sent a clear message that the United…

President John F. Kennedy once said “conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth.” The concept of conformity and individuality is clearly illustrated in the novel, Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury. Like most dystopian societies, Fahrenheit 451 contains a damaged society in which the people watch excessive amounts of television on wall size sets, listen to music on seashell radio sets, and drive extremely fast, not afraid to hit animals or people. The masses never think…

Americans felt that being in a war was great and something to be excited about. They were proud of their contribution in the war and believed they were doing the right thing. It seemed like a fairy tale, where everyone was happy and war was the best thing that was happening to America. The Best War Ever: America and WWII by Michael CC Adams, supports the idea that Americans were blinded by being ignorant on what was actually happening overseas. Having propaganda promote war and popular products…

When I realize how far the world has come in the decades of the past, I marvel at man’s ability to efficiently collaborate and make good things come out of teamwork, even through the barriers of the varying cultures in the world, including different languages, governments, and the great distances that lie between our countries. Together, our world has accomplished incredible tasks—from organizing the Olympic Games to our willingness to help after tragedy strikes. Though much has been achieved,…

1984 and- amoung other points- is developed and assisted by symbols. 1984 tells the tale of a man named Winston Smith in his “heroic” battle fighting against the Party, his oligarchical society. He attempts to reclaim the past, and, with his lover Julia, “rebels” in sex and their “secret” meetings. Winston becomes infatuated with the past items seen in Mr. Charrington's shop. At the end, Winston and Julia are caught by Mr. Charrington and the other Thought Police members and they are taken to…

Winston Churchill- the Great Communicator! Sir Leonard Spencer Churchill was a British statesman who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945. “Many forms of government have been tried and will be tried in this world of sin and woe. No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all wise. Indeed, it has been said that democracy is the worst form of government, except for all others that have been tried from time to time.” – Winston Churchill, 1947. As Prime Minister , Sir…

to the western countries after World War II ended. It cautioned them from turning to totalitarian governments. This story revolves around a man named Winston Smith. It shows us a horrible and dark world through the eyes of Winston. In this world, there are many lies, brainwashed people, and strict rulers. The people of Oceania, the country Winston lives in, are continuously under surveillance. If anyone acts out they are arrested and sometimes beaten. This novel serves as many reasons a…

knowledge when writing 1984 and The Giver.By using fear to control the societies in both 1984 and The Giver, Orwell and Lowry are getting at the idea that society has to have the perfect balance of fear, otherwise society will be insensible. In 1984, Winston lives in a society where every action and thought is carefully monitored by the party, through the use of telescreens and the thought police. Everyone in 1984 lives in fear of the party because if they even have the slightest idea of…

“DOWN WITH BIG BROTHER, DOWN WITH BIG BROTHER!” (Orwell 20) A line said by the main character in 1984, Winston Smith. This quote perfectly describes his hatred for The Party. As for his lover, Julia, is shown to be more a fan of Big Brother, and has no hatred in the story, or so it seems. Knowing the life, details, personality, and similarities and differences between characters is very important in the novel. What is also important are the ways they both rebel. Finally, how effective or…