1984

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In this essay the writer analyzes the key structure of the society that is illustrated in both 1984 the book and the movie. It also briefly shows how it critiques common sociological conceptions, like those put forward by Emile Durkheim. It is argued that the society of 1984 manipulates human psychological phenomena to the point where the resulting social order seems like the natural order.

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The film 1984 provides a glimpse into a society taken to the extreme of governmental control; the role of the state, in this fictional world, is mere self perpetuation. The public actions of "the party" are pure distractions with the aim of subjugating and misdirecting any social angst or dissension. The film's critiques of socialism, communism, and totalitarianism run strongly throughout the novel. It not only indicates the possibility of such a dystopia from a logistic standpoint but also suggests that the innate nature of the human mind can facilitate these social injustices. By creating this society, 1984 illustrates that a nation can appear utopian in many ways but still violate the forces of truth, individuality, and virtue. It addresses similar issues as those discussed by sociologists like Weber, Durkheim, and Marx, but with a definitively more ominous picture of the future.

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