1984 and A Brave New World, Two stoies, Two futures
Throughout history, there have been numerous leaders who have exercised oppressive control over their country. It cannot be denied that the rule of those such as Adolf Hitler and Josef Stalin have been both oppressive and evil. However, if questioned about the tyrannical nature of their government, both would probably argue that they have only the interests of the people in mind. In reality, this is not true, as evidenced by the cruel and unjust treatment of the citizens of their countries. Their so-called acts of "purging" are in actuality the arrests of innocent people and the deportation of those people to labour camps. The torture and systematic removal of their own citizens can hardly qualify as being accomplished for the betterment of society. Author George Orwell comments on this type of totalitarian control in his politically controversial novel, 1984. In the novel, it is evident that Big Brother's oppressive control of Oceania is evil and that his government is essentially self-serving, despite its guise of acting in the best interests of the people. Big Brother's evil nature is revealed upon examination of his treatment of the people, his conduct during war, and hi
Big Brother's final demonstration of his evil and oppressive nature is portrayed in his lust for power. Throughout the novel, history is constantly being re-written in order to persuade the people of Big Brother's dedication to serving the people. People are ingrained with illusions of Big Brother's goodness through the daily broadcasts of his newest accomplishments, supposedly achieved for the betterment of their society. There is no doubt in the minds of the Party members that Big Brother's sole purpose in life is to help them, the citizens, achieve the highest standards possible. Even Winston believes that the Big brother is ruling over the society for its own good. He tells O'Brien that the Party believes "that human beings are not fit to govern themselves"(p275) and that is why Big Brother has taken control. He is interested in what is best for society. This illusion is quickly dispelled by O"Brien. O'Brien reveals the Party's true purpose and motivation. "The Party seeks power entirely for its own sake"(p275). It is not interested whatsoever in the good of others but is rather "interested solely in power. Not wealth or luxury or long life or happiness: only power, pure power"(p275). Big Brother's apparent goodness is merely a facade, used as a tool to help him obtain complete control over the society. The creation of Newspeak is just another way for him to gain control of the minds of the people. Everything he has ever done has been with the mind set that "power is not a means, it is an end"(p276). It is upon the realization of Big Brother's true motives that it can be concluded that he is completely evil in nature, deceit being the root of his leadership. s lust for power. Big Brother's actions concerning the citizens of Oceania are the first indication of his true nature.
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