1984, by George Orwell: An Analysis of a Totalitarian Society
Title: 1984, by George Orwell: An Analysis of a Totalitarian Society
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Details: Words: 1583 | Pages: 6 (approximately 235 words/page)
1984, by George Orwell: An Analysis of a Totalitarian Society
Category: /Literature/Biographies
Details: Words: 1583 | Pages: 6 (approximately 235 words/page)
"Totalitarianism: Of, relating to, being, or imposing a form of government in which the political authority exercises absolute and centralized control over all aspects of life, the individual is subordinated to the state, and opposing political and cultural expression is suppressed," (dictionary.com). Essentially, totalitarianism is a type of government in which the person or people in power seek to maintain absolute control over every person under their authority, with virtually all importance eliminated from
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fair hearing." Today, Orwell's terms- Big Brother, doublethink, newspeak, and others- are heard when discussing our own government. Though 1984 is a fictious story written over 50 years ago, its message is still relevant today. We all must realize Orwell's warning that he sought to make clear over half a century ago- at any time, we all face a common danger; that of conforming; that of losing our individuality, our thoughts, and all qualities valued in humanity.