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Orwell’s Literary Technique in 1984
1984
George Orwell
Often, people and groups, in an attempt to create a better, more perfect, society, end up creating just the opposite. This opposite is termed a dystopian society and is the subject of George Orwell’s novel 1984. In this novel, Orwell uses literary devices such as metaphor, symbolism and diction to further his theme that totalitarianism,…
Technology in 1984
1984
Technology
Technology was used in ‘1984’ for nefarious purposes at worst, or, at best, as a way of suppressing dissent. Television as a Propaganda Machine Television, as it is known today, was utilized in ‘1984’ as a propaganda machine to subdue the masses. It was the medium that could best display what was good about Big…
Comparison of 1984 and the Handmaid’s Tale
1984
the handmaid's tale
Rebellion for a Better Future Rebellion of an individual occurs when there is a difference of opinion. This conventional trait among society allows diverse ideas to be suggested and added upon for a better future and eventually an all around Utopia. Rebellious attitude is depicted throughout George Orwell’s novel 1984 and Margaret Atwood’s novel The…
Alienation in 1984
1984
In 1984 In the novel 1984 by George Orwell there are many causes which lead to Winston Smith’s alienation. Winston lives in the dystopian society known as Oceania, which is controlled by the “Party” and a dictator named “Big Brother. ” “Big Brother” watches over and controls the thoughts and actions of the citizens in…
Propaganda in 1984
1984
In Oceania, rumors, myths, ideas and false information controls the minds of the citizens. The Party uses propaganda as a powerful weapon against the citizens. There are many types of propaganda used. Propaganda is brainwash. The citizens of Oceania are brainwashed to think that the Party is really there to help them, to make them…
Gattaca and 1984 Comparitive Study
1984
Study
How has the comparative study of 1984 and Gattaca offered insights into ideas of control and freedom. Control and freedom are both heavily universal aspects to the societies of the late 1900s. The ideas of control and freedom are presented in Nineteen Eighty Four written by George Orwell and “Gattaca” a film by Andrew Niccols….
1984 Human Drives Desire for Power
1984
Prompt 2005 B: One of the strongest human drives seems to be a desire for power. Write an essay in which you discuss how a character in a novel or a drama struggles to free himself or herself from the power of others or seeks to gain power over others. Be sure to demonstrate in…
Government Surveillance in 1984 by George Orwell
1984
George Orwell
Privacy
In today’s society, we are realizing that everything we do, there is no guarantee that it’s protected. The government is quite scrupulous of what we look at on the internet or what we do on a day to day basis. To CNN, as years go by, we are losing control of our digital privacy. They…
author | George Orwell |
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originally published | June 8, 1949 |
description | Nineteen Eighty-Four is a dystopian social science fiction novel and cautionary tale written by English writer George Orwell. It was published on 8 June 1949 by Secker & Warburg as Orwell's ninth and final book completed in his lifetime. |
characters | Winston Smith, Big Brother, Emmanuel Goldstein, Julia, O'Brien, Syme |
information | Pages: 328 Publisher: Secker & Warburg |