Choose one of the following essay topics and write a well-developed essay (no less than two typed pages‚ double-spaced in 12 pt. standard font such as Roman Times or Georgia). This essay is due the first day of school. 1. Describe Winston’s character as it relates to his attitude toward the Party. In what ways might his fatalistic streak contribute to his ultimate downfall? Cite examples from the text to prove your opinions. 2. How does technology affect the Party’s ability to control its citizens
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2012 1984 Essay Imagine living in a world where technology is controlled by a higher power and you basically have no say in your own everyday life. In the novel written by George Orwell 1984‚ this imagination is reality for Winston (main character) and all of the book’s society. Dictatorship by video surveillance is how society is run in the book 1984. It becomes something of intensity that is described how the use of technology is used to control public and even private behavior. In 1984‚ the
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1984 Essay After reading Orwell’s 1984 and examining Stalin’s rule over Soviet Russia it is safe to say that the two are very similar. Many features of Big Brother and Oceania mimic those of Stalin and the USSR. As well‚ the ability to change the truth and rewrite the past was abused for both regimes. Also‚ the Party and it’s enemies are actual representations of real people who were against Stalin and the USSR. Finally‚ Big Brother and Stalin did have some differences though very few. By discussing
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1984 Essay Government controlled by the people‚ for the people is the underlying idea and basis of a successful government. The ubiquitous need of the people to feel safe and protected in every aspect of their lives is what drives the power in society. When a government neglects this idea and takes control getting wrapped up in the power of their position in society’s hierarchy‚ chaos ensues and Big Brother has the ability to take control. Government control of society is an important subject
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1984 Essay In the book 1984 by George Orwell‚ many different ideas about the government and its power are discussed by the main character Winston. At one point in the book Winston says “It is impossible to found a civilization on fear and hatred and cruelty. It would never endure.” in reference to the state of the government at that point in time. However‚ this can be proven false by the actions of the government‚ the people’s response‚ and the determination the government uses to ensure their
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It is interesting to note‚ before anything‚ the similarities between Brave New World and 1984. Firstly and rather obviously‚ they are both prophetic novels‚ they were both written in turbulent times‚ both suffering changes that could revert the future of the world. When 1984 was written‚ the world had just gotten out of a second war and the surprising rise of communism and their totalitarian government was frightening most of the western world. In George Orwell’s novel‚ the main concern seems to
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B7 English 10 H 10-30-12 1984 Essay 1984 concluded with Winston fully submitting to the will of Big Brother‚ having no second thoughts about it and surrendered truly loving Big Brother. This ending is not what anyone wanted‚ but it was what was needed. It was most definitely effective because brought together all of the themes and philosophical notions that were woven into the novel. It left the reader pondering not just the book’s relevance to today’s world‚ but tomorrow’s as well. The most
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Class and race are human notions. These notions can have either positive effects or leave irreparable damage. The worlds of 1984 and the modern United States are strikingly similar‚ in spite of one being realistic and one being real. In both societies‚ the world is at war‚ however‚ some of the deepest wounds are found not on the battlefield‚ but at home. In 1984‚ social class and race is used to segregate a group of people‚ which resembles what is done to underprivileged Americans in the United States
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The society of 1984 by George Orwell is a frightening one‚ what with there being only three countries‚ and the country of Oceania being ruled by one man‚ Big Brother. The government system is greatly based off of communism‚ which was a touchy subject at the time the book was written. Many people fear that our society has begun to edge closer to the society of 1984; however‚ this is not the case. Our society is not edging closer that of 1984’s because of the outlandish changes that would be necessary
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“1984” and the “Matrix” in a Dystopian Society Dystopia is portrayed in the movies‚ “1984” and the “Matrix”. In “1984” it was shown that the people were being controlled and the law is being forced on them. In the “Matrix” humans were forced to hide underground. Both the “Matrix” and “1984” show how people are exploited and deceived in a dystopian society. In the world of “1984” the civilians are governed by a party. It was clearly shown that there was a strict government and Big Brother was
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