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    Thoughtcrime In 1984

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    surveillance by a man known as Big Brother‚ the citizens living in the dystopian society in George Orwell’s 1984 are constantly monitored for betrayal of the government‚ also known as Thoughtcrime. Through people on the streets and devices known as telescreens‚ the government watches every movement‚ every word‚ every decision a person makes. Surrounding this concept of totalitarianism and Thoughtcrime is the idea that the government often manipulates and constructs the memories of a person‚ explaining

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    equal” (201). Living in a world where everything from books to television is controlled by the government‚ George Orwell’s 1984 transforms the motives of a democratic and equal society into a society of socialism and unjust ways. The control and use of information and history‚ technology‚ and psychological manipulation are all set in place as the main theme of the book 1984. Of course‚ such matters as history and information would take years to change and would be an ongoing process; nevertheless

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    George Orwell’s 1984 and the 2011 Arab Spring Revolutions‚ where authoritarian power is taken to an extreme. In both instances‚ the people of Oceania and the Middle East are forced upon unfair and dangerous living conditions—in which they are manipulated of their human nature through their freedom and knowledge. Liberty is a God-given right to all humans; however‚ different nations have different interpretations of this ideology. People are dispossessed from this in both 1984 and the Arab Spring

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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Murtaza‚ Page #1 Faiza Murtaza Cosmin Decuseara ENG3U Thursday December 19th‚ 2013 1984 Book vs. Movie History is being lost‚ Free will is being abolished by the falsification of history records‚ love is being outlawed and the invasion of their privacy‚ Telescreens‚ Big Brother‚ a world watched over and perfected. George Orwell created this world‚ quite hard to portray visually‚ setting a very dark and unwanted setting in which the dystopia of totalitarian surveillance and prevention

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