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Without the illustration of struggle that instigates a longing for hope and fear in readers, we may never heed the warnings against the destructible prospect of mankind. George Orwell’s skillfully crafted dystopian novel, 1984 explores the ill-fated narrative of Winston Smiths intrinsic human quality to desire freedom with the impenetrable peril of his existence in…

World War II negatively impact the world as totalitarian political parties fought to control the world. George Orwells dystopian novel 1984 paints the picture of how the continuation of totalitarian governments would result in a fearful society. 1984 reveals how constant surveillance, low food rations, and propaganda allows for citizens to practically become government property.…

What is a banned book? Banned books are books or other printed works, such as essays or plays, which are prohibited by law or to which free access is not permitted by other means. The practice of banning books is a form of censorship for political, religious, moral, or commercial motives. One such book is…

Societies in dystopian fiction often develop elaborate systems of social class. Take the example of George Orwell’s 1984, where there were the proletarians who are known as the lowest in the social class system. In 1984, the proles were divided into Oceania’s working class which the government considers to be uneducated and almost animal-like. It…

1984, a novel by George Orwell, represents a dystopian society in which the people of Oceania are watched by the government almost 24/7 and have no freedom which is a society we could never imagine real. But, today citizens of North Korea can be considered the same way as the novel. Though different technological and…

Introduction George Orwell’s novel, 1984, serves as a haunting portrayal of a dystopian society dominated by totalitarianism and the suppression of individual autonomy. Published in 1949, Orwell’s work continues to resonate with readers due to its stark depiction of power dynamics, surveillance, and the manipulation of truth. Set in a future world where the Party…

Personal privacy and individualism among humans are what make unique individuals who all contribute something different to society. Microcosm criticism focuses on the internal society created in the novel and ignores the time and place in which it was written. It focuses heavily on unacknowledged societal structures in our society. Usually, it has an underlying…

Social control is generally a societal and political system where it regulates an individual’s or group’s behavior. Leading to agreements to the rules of a given society, government, and/or social groups. The novel 1984, by George Orwell, is based on the social issues against the dangers of a totalitarian society. He explains that Wilson Smith,…

1984 is George Orwell’s view of how a totalitarian government will look in the future. Winston Smith, who works in London, in the United Kingdom, works in the Ministry of Truth, which is mainly the center of government propaganda. Winston begins to question the government and wants to know more. This book is a warning,…

Narcissists try to destroy your life with lies because theirs can be destroyed with the truth. We are all encouraged at an early age to tell the truth. Told that we can better our lives if we follow this single rule. Yet deception and lies still creep into our lives. We’re each lied to 10…