How Did George Orwell Change In 1984
(1984)
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“They always say that time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” – Andy Warhol In the novel, 1984, Winston Smith realized the change that had to be made in him, or rather his environment. The author, George Orwell, emphasizes the change of character and growth of Winston throughout his journey in a totalitarian state, Oceania. An ongoing battle of struggle and acceptance is apparent in Winston to and fro. On one hand, Winston hates the Party and hopes Emmanuel Goldstein and the Brotherhood overthrow it. On the other, he is reluctant to rebel through fear of Room 101. Contrary to the fact, in the United States there are many similarities and differences from 1984; …show more content…
According to Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, totalitarianism is the political concept that the citizen should be totally subject to an absolute state authority. In 1984, there is the inner party (which controls and regulates the laws) and the outer party (which abide by the rules). There are four subgroups which make up the government: “The Ministry of Truth, which concerned itself with news, entertainment, education, and fine arts; the Ministry of Peace, which concerned itself with war; the Ministry of Love, which maintained law and order; and the Ministry of Plenty, which was responsible for economic affairs.” Winston Smith worked in the Ministry of Truth where he rewrote history in order for the Party to maintain power. Winston knew that “Oceania, four years ago, had been at war with Eastasia and at peace with Eurasia” but the history books, telescreens, and everything in between said differently. “I thought we’d always been at war with Eurasia, she said vaguely. It frightened him a little. The invention of airplanes dated from long before her birth, but the switch-over in the war had happened only four years ago, well after she was grown up.” This was how the Party maintained power. They kept everyone in a
Big Brother is Still Watching You
1
“They always say that time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” – Andy Warhol In the novel, 1984, Winston Smith realized the change that had to be made in him, or rather his environment. The author, George Orwell, emphasizes the change of character and growth of Winston throughout his journey in a totalitarian state, Oceania. An ongoing battle of struggle and acceptance is apparent in Winston to and fro. On one hand, Winston hates the Party and hopes Emmanuel Goldstein and the Brotherhood overthrow it. On the other, he is reluctant to rebel through fear of Room 101. Contrary to the fact, in the United States there are many similarities and differences from 1984; …show more content…
According to Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, totalitarianism is the political concept that the citizen should be totally subject to an absolute state authority. In 1984, there is the inner party (which controls and regulates the laws) and the outer party (which abide by the rules). There are four subgroups which make up the government: “The Ministry of Truth, which concerned itself with news, entertainment, education, and fine arts; the Ministry of Peace, which concerned itself with war; the Ministry of Love, which maintained law and order; and the Ministry of Plenty, which was responsible for economic affairs.” Winston Smith worked in the Ministry of Truth where he rewrote history in order for the Party to maintain power. Winston knew that “Oceania, four years ago, had been at war with Eastasia and at peace with Eurasia” but the history books, telescreens, and everything in between said differently. “I thought we’d always been at war with Eurasia, she said vaguely. It frightened him a little. The invention of airplanes dated from long before her birth, but the switch-over in the war had happened only four years ago, well after she was grown up.” This was how the Party maintained power. They kept everyone in a