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Analysis Of The Novel ' 1984 ' By George Orwell

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In the novel 1984, by George Orwell, the government of Oceania is able to have supreme control over its population. The citizens of Oceania live in angst of the “Big Brother.” This instills a great amount of fear in the citizens who believe they must fulfill the government 's expectations. The government not only invaded the person privacy of the Oceanic citizens, but they took away their basic human rights. By stiripping its citizens of their rights, like freedom of speech, The Party is able to crush any thought of rebellion. The people have no say in their government and are unable to make their own decisions regarding their own lives. The government forces the citizens to do certain things and abide by certain rules that they do not want to follow. This excessive control causes individuals like the main character, Winston Smith, to deceive their government in secret. During the novel, the government takes advantage of its power and uses it to an extreme which causes a major influence in the life of Winston Smith. In 1984, power gives the government the ability to successfully influence the behavior of others and control the citizens of Oceania. Throughout the novel, Orwell emphasizes how language and power have a symbiotic relationship with each other. In today’s world, language is an overlooked luxury that allows individuals to express themselves without worry of being restricted or suppressed. The party sees the use of language as a threat to its power, so it

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