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Analysis Of George Orwell 's ' The Work ' Essay

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Name: Anne Shen Major Works Data Sheet Title of the Work: 1984 Author: George Orwell Date of Publication:1949 (1949) Genre: Dystopian, political fiction, science fiction Historical information about the Setting: The story takes place in 1984 in London, in a city called Airstrip One. In 1984 which it is the future, there are three states that rule all Oceania (the setting of 1984), Eastasia, and Eurasia. Airstrip One is one of the provinces of Oceania. Oceania is in a constant war state where the people are in terrible living conditions. In the beginning of the story we are told Oceania is in war with Eurasia, and is allied with Eastasia. Then in the middle it’s switched. Oceania is in war with Eastasia and is allied with Eurasia. In Oceania, the government is split into four parts that do different things. There is the Ministry of Love they make sure everyone is following the law, and none are being broken. The Ministry of Truth deals with changing the history to fit into the totalitarian government standards. The Ministry of Plenty, which is in charge of economic relations, and the Ministry of Peace which is in charge of war. Plot summary: Winston Smith is 39-year-old man who lives in the Victory Mansions. He works in the Ministry of Truth in the outer party. The Ministry of Truth changes the history so it’ll fit in the government to prevent a future uproar. In a considered act of rebellion Winston purchases a journal to write out all his thoughts about the

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