... themes that can be used to demonstrate a change in one's perspective of the world. In "1984" by George Orwell, themes such as: totalitarianism, technology, and physical control are dramatized. In "1984", a totalitarian society was established called Oceania. Because they have very little freedom, few choose to rebel from the laws of the party. Throughout the novel, Winston Smith's diary is a symbol ... that serves as an act of rebellion towards the society. This is rebellion because the government doesn't want any of the people in Oceania to have freedom to think for ... characters bel...

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... any circumstances, to be rational""( Huxley 26). The government thought that true education would cause their citizens to think too deeply, and have means to question their authority. If people can think critically and form varying opinions, the government could lose complete power and stability. Like Brave New World, in 1984, the nation of Oceania has a "Ministry of Truth that contained news, entertainment...all modified" ( Orwell ... 6). By controlling what society is aware of, the party can control how many different opinions can exist. The less knowledge people have ... ...

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... it might detract from his message. By keeping the time frame of 1984 to a short period and involving relatively few main characters, Orwell focuses on the important issues of totalitarianism and total government control through brainwashing. In connection with the plot of this novel, Orwell's setting is of supreme importance, for it creates the ambience of the story. Orwell's setting is well done, and helps formulate ... the Two Minutes Hate and Winston's electroshock treatment. By using normal surroundings and twisting them, Orwell communicates the idea that our own world is vulnerable ...

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