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A society is essentially a community of people living together with there being a sort of order to everything. In novels, there can be two types of societies that can be present. The first is a utopian society which is defined by Merriam-webster.com as a place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social…

To determine what the inconsistencies are in human behavior and motivations, and what it is that makes understanding them both quite complex, we must begin by analyzing and studying the vast range of human experiences. Both George Orwells 1984 (Novel) written in 1949 and psychological experiment, The Stanford Prison Experiment (film/experiment) delve into how society…

The society we live in will always push and suppress our individual thoughts, freedom, action and integrity; whether we like it or not. These classic pieces of literature, George Orwells 1984 and Arthur Millers The Crucible, show us how our societys loss of individuality is still being searched for even since the 1950s. A predominant…

In the book 1984 by George Orwell, a place where all people who are apart or live in Oceania are surveilled by the administration at every moment and hold absolutely zero freedom. In todays times, citizens of the United States and other nations are both similar but in different ways. Different technology has their individual…

Book Review. Summary The book 1984 is divided into 3 parts, Books 1, 2, and 3. As expected the novel begins in book 1 and in this first section, we are introduced to the main character, Winston Smith. The book begins with Winston returning home to his depressive, cold, and run-down apartment. As Winston returns…

George Orwell, born in Motihari, Bengal 1903 – 1950, is considered one of the greatest authors of all time, best known for his books; Animal Farm and 1984. In English 5, we had the opportunity to analyze and read both books, spending time to discuss and talk about what we think about the style of…

In George Orwells 1984, the protagonist, Winston, is essentially alone in his own mind. In a world where everyone around him has chosen a path of conformity, Winston refuses to come to terms with the reality that Big Brother controls him and everyone he knows. It is this sense of alienation that drives him on…

Dystopian societies demonstrate the human emotion through the use of characterisation, specifically in regards to the way the character expresses themselves through their behaviour and language directed towards both themselves and other characters. This type of characterisation demonstrates the complexity of human emotions. Society affects the human experience through how it affects the human emotion…

Is it corrupt for a government to manipulate its citizens to maintain full control over their country? In the novel 1984, the three-party slogans are contradictory phrases that are manipulated to be true by the party.  War is Peace,  Freedom is Slavery  and  Ignorance is Strength are the slogans Orwell uses…

Totalitarianism is destructive, this is the theme and argument that is made in the novel 1984 by George Orwell. He creates this theme by using effective language, providing examples of destruction in the text, and characters emotions to show the reader how totalitarianism has destroyed the quality of life in Oceania. Orwell also writes about…