... his life by this ideal and strives to rebel against his neglectful government. 1984 is a dystopian novel written by George Orwell which tells the story of Winston Smith, an outer party member of the totalitarian Ingsoc (English Socialism Party), for whom he censors news and histories: "Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present ... violence and the role of the totalitarian government the controversial elements of the novel will be made clear. The sexual content throughout the novel greatly contributed to its banning. Winston Smith describes the sexual acts that...

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Winston Smith from 1984 and John from Brave New World find themselves similarly unable to fit into their societies because they disagree the way their government rules George Orwell's 1984 was a magnified ... , both physical and psychological, and by genetic standardization. Both novels exhibit a society where totalitarian regimes control every aspect of their people to maintain stability instead of happiness and humanity. Winston Smith (1984) and John (Brave New World), the protagonists of both novels, oppose to the way their societies are ruled and dehumanized because they use reason to cri...

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... ;make the masses too comfortable, and hence, in the long run, too intelligent," (191). George Orwell's novel, "1984," elucidates or explains a totalitarian civilization in Oceania where an individual, Winston Smith, ventures to express his thoughts in a diary and pursues a relationship with Julia, which is prohibited by the Party's principles. Orwell applies the use of syntax and literary devices to express ... ; (191). Additionally, personification is portrayed by the action, "eat up," of a nonhuman matter, "effort," to state the lack of control the society possesses, (191). Continuously...

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... exist." In other words, personal power against these mass institutions and operations is increasingly squashed by imperialistic assertion of US/globalised power in the world, in some ways like Winston Smith's little rebellion is squashed. But dissent is squashed in a sophisticated manner, exactly as in 1984 when O'Brien turns out to be a covert operative posing as a rebel. To begin with, people ... , and a united hatred towards a certain person or group, set up what could indeed turn into the same situation as in 1984. However as long as there are people like Winston Smith in the novel, ...

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... , George Orwell's novel 1984 cautions against the dangers of oppression and exemplifies the consequential nightmarish world of the near future. The plot traces the struggles of the main character, Winston Smith, as he attempts to rebel against the tyrannically insatiable Party, rulers of the superstate Oceania. In this terrifying glimpse of the future, independent thought, along with all other human values ... ...

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... this protagonist as he is determined to expose the lack of individuality in society. In the novel 1984, the first half of the book describes the life of protagonist Winston Smith, and his job of erasing, and rewriting history to make sure his dictator, Big Brother is always correct. A second example of the significance of memories in this novel is that ... ...

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... constant propaganda and observe citizens, the telescreens also symbolize how totalitarian government abuses technology for its own ends instead of exploiting its knowledge to improve civilization. The London that Winston Smith calls home is a battered, rundown city in which buildings are crumbling, services such as elevators never work, and necessities such as electricity and plumbing are very unreliable. The disintegration of ... ...

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... ;Freedom is the freedom to say two plus two makes four. If that is granted, all else follows" (pg.84). The author writes this novel through the protagonist Winston Smith therefore making Winston's opinions of great importance and giving Winston the power of thought. Orwell gives great importance to the fact Winston is thinking for himself in a positive way which ... ...

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George Orwell's 1984 follows protagonist, Winston Smith, as he struggles to survive under a totalitarian government by outwardly conforming to mask his inner desire to rebel. As the majority of the citizens believe and obey the Party's commands ... ...

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... top. The Ministry buildings give us a better understanding of the strength of the hierchy government in Oceania, as well as the levels of society. The glass paperweight purchased by Winston Smith from Mr. Charrington symbolizesWinston and Julia's relationship. To Winston, the paperweight has, "such a depth of it, and yet it was almost as transparent as air." (Orwell 154) just like his ... ...

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... narrative in 3rd person limited portrays a "Negative Utopia- that exists under oppressive shadows of absolute power. The narrative grants an observer's perspective while the partial 1st person's view through Winston Smith's eyes focuses on one's response to unbounded dictatorship. Ultimately, both views prophesize the destruction of individual freedom, with an objective to warn against imminent Totalitarian dangers in North America. Winston ... ...

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... not compromise his principles the play nevertheless ends with his death. Being a tragic hero in a tragic plot, The Crucible is in its sense, a tragedy. In Orwell's 1984, the protagonist Winston Smith struggles under the oppressing social surroundings of the totalitarian government and it's leader "Big Brother. He secretly opposes it's inherent principles and doctrine best summarized by their slogan "War is ... ...

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... the warning to the government systems and individuals regarding how society should not be controlled by any single supreme power. In the beginning of the story the main character, Winston Smith, everywhere he goes he is watched by the telescreens, and everywhere he looks he sees the face of the Party's omniscient leader, the figure is known as Big Brother. The ... ...

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... Party must turn Winston into a walking zombie to finally crush his inner-revolt reveals the Party's ultimate weakness. Since the principles of Newspeak fail to inspire thinking people like Winston Smith, the Party has no choice but to use extreme force and compulsion to stay in power. Orwell calls upon his readers to recognize the evil and weakness of the Party ... ...

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... to avoid. It appalls those who are operating on a primal aesthetic. In a traditional dystopian tale, the protagonist would have been attracted to this lost way of life; Montag or Winston Smith would not have reflooded Leicester Square, instead fighting desperately to preserve or reprise this lost aspect of humanity. One of the messages writers such as Orwell, Bradbury and Huxley were ... ...

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