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George Orwell's "1984" - A Look into the Future?, 2001.
This paper analyses the novel "1984" by George Orwell and compares how present working conditions through modern technology could easily parallel the predictions in the book.
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This paper analyses the novel "1984" by George Orwell and compares how present working conditions through modern technology could easily parallel the predictions in the book.
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Nineteen eighty-four is a tale of future society, a society in which independent thinking is a crime punishable by death. A tale of a society that is populated with mindless, loveless, unfeeling followers of nothing. This is also a nation whose leaders are self serving and are not concerned with the common good by which all of society will benefit. A governing force known as "The Party" rules society. At the head of this government is a fictional figure known as Big Brother, whom all citizens must love and respect. The idealism of blind loyalty was embodied in this symbol. It was the center of control. In this society, privacy and freedom do not exist. The Party does not need to justify its arrogant ways because it holds all of the power.
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George Orwell's '1984', 2004.
A book report on '1984' written by George Orwell, particularly emphasizing the theme of rebellion and dictatorship.
1,658 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 53.95
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This paper analyses George Orwell's book '1984'. The book report presents an analysis of the two types of rebellion displayed by the main character, Winston Smith, against the dictatorial rule of 'Big Brother.' The paper includes quotations from the book and traces the form of revolution exemplified by the main character throughout the book.
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"The main character in George Orwell's book 1984 is Winston Smith, who exemplified the outcry for rebellion in a world completely dominated by one omnipotent ruler. Smith's rebellion against the state actually consisted of two stages. He succeeded in one stage but failed in the other. But both stages were originally based on one purpose: freedom."
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George Orwell?s "1984", 2004.
Summary and critical evaluation of George Orwell's satirical novel, "1984".
1,111 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper provides a brief biographical account of George Orwell's life and looks at what experiences he had that instilled in him a concern for the working class. A summary and explanation of the theme of "1984" is then presented, followed by a critical evaluation.
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"George Orwell's last novel, 1984, was released in 1949. The world was still reeling from the effects of World War II and the Soviet Union was emerging as the next great threat to world security. That same year, the Western world watched as the Soviet Union exploded the first atomic bomb, sparking forty years of the Cold War. Supporters of capitalism and democracy quickly hailed the book as a warning about the dangers of totalitarian and Communist regimes."
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George Orwell's "1984", 1998.
A look at George Orwell's "1984", and his attack of political systems.
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George Orwell attacks political systems in his novel 1984 through language, laws and characters. A look at his ideas and concepts and his criticism of political systems.
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?It was a cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.? In the modern classic 1984 by George Orwell, which takes place in the year 1984 on the fictional continent of Oceania in the Town of Airship One, Big Brother is the governmental overlord which the characters must overcome. Through the trials and tribulations of their society, they come to understand and completely love Big Brother."
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George Orwell?s "Animal Farm", 2005.
This paper discusses that Napoleon, a fierce-looking Berkshire boar, is a dynamic character in George Orwell's "Animal Farm".
1,270 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper explains that, at the beginning of George Orwell's "Animal Farm", Napoleon is nothing more than a normal pig; his day is dictated by Mr. Jones, the farmer and Napoleon's owner; but, after Major makes his speech about a revolution, Napoleon begins a transformation from normal pig to a pig, which cannot be distinguished from humans. The author points out that, although his dynamic transformation is not a quick overnight change, its progress can be tracked through the novel at specific points starting when Napoleon and Snowball organize Major's thoughts into animalism;at this time, Napoleon establishes many of the doctrines that he himself will later alter or violate. The paper relates that, when the revolution begins, Napoleon will not communicate with any two-legged creature; but, by the end of the novel, Napoleon not only talks to them but also cannot be distinguished from them.
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"Later in the novel, Napoleon begins to invite some of the neighboring farmers over to the farmhouse, where Napoleon now sleeps - another violation of the commandments. He also drinks alcohol occasionally, he wears clothes, and he walks on two legs - violations of the commandments, making Napoleon into an enemy. Napoleon says that he is discussing farming techniques as well as other discussions that deal with the running of the farm. Napoleon shows his dynamic characteristics again at this time because at the beginning of the story Napoleon aids in driving Mr. Jones out of the farm, and now he invites humans onto the farm to eat and discuss techniques. "Napoleon is the consummate power monger, who, not surprisingly, becomes a reinvention of Mr. Jones." "
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George Orwell's "1984", 1999.
An in-depth review of George Orwell's novel, "1984", and its implications for totalitarianism.
3,682 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 102.95
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This paper examines the prophetic literary work "1984", by George Orwell. The paper outlines Orwell's warning that if we allow ourselves and our society to psychologically surrender our own personal thoughts, feelings, values and memories, we will inevitably become vulnerable to totalitarian governments. Totalitarianism is discussed and the writer provides examples of other literary works which dealt with anti-utopian societies.
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" "If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face - forever." This is the future that George Orwell offers us in his prophetic novel, 1984. He has created an anti-utopian totalitarian state in which there are no freedoms, no liberties, and no rights. It is the complete opposite of what western societies have strived for decades to escape from and prevent. Yet, we still manage to fall into the trap of totalitarianism from time to time. Thus Orwell's novel and serve as a warning to us, and teach us what we need to be conscious of in order to avoid falling completely into the hands of totalitarian rulers. Orwell identifies three important factors necessary for totalitarianism to be successful: War, advanced technology, and a psychological surrender of individuals. The first two, war and technology, are both already very prevalent in our society. The third is what safeguards democracy, freedom, and individualism. Totalitarianism is not possible if it does not control the psychological consciousness of the people it attempts to rule. Therefore, George Orwell's most relevant warning in his novel, 1984, is that if we allow ourselves and our society to psychologically surrender our own personal thoughts, feelings, values and memories, we will inevitably become vulnerable to totalitarian governments."
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British Imperialism in George Orwell's "Shooting an Elephant", 2002.
A summary and analysis of George Orwell's work "Shooting an Elephant", with an emphasis on the English policeman in the story.
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This paper discusses George Orwell's work, "Shooting an Elephant". The paper focuses on the English policeman in the story and how he feels about his role as a law enforcement figure in Burma, as well as how he feels about the British presence in the country and British imperialism in general.
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"Of course, it is difficult to put oneself in the position of the policeman. It is impossible to say, definitively, what one's course of action would be, unless one was presented in the identical circumstance. For this reason, passing judgment and making moral determinations is inappropriate and highly speculative. However, barring that impossible feat of appearing as a British police officer in occupied Burma, it is possible to speculate as to possible alternative courses of action."
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The Use of Animals in George Orwell's "Animal Farm", 2001.
This paper looks at George Orwell's novel, "Animal Farm."
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This paper is an in-depth examination of George Orwell's use of animal characters in his novel, "Animal Farm." The use of animals as metaphor is also detailed. The author looks at the political environment at the time the book was written and at the message the author was trying to convey to his readers.
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"Animals are not simply seen as innocent. Common stereotypes about animals tie into their roles in the story nicely. For example, in many countries pigs are often seen as lazy and greedy animals that like to hog resources. Fittingly, in the novel we are told that first the milk and apples, prized delicacies among the animals, were taken by the pigs, with the false explanation that ?milk and apples (this has been proved by Science, comrades) contain substances absolutely necessary to the well-being of a pig? (27). Later, the pigs award themselves the privilege of waking up an hour after all the other animals and sleeping in ?very comfortable beds?, and they again spread propaganda and create false reasons for their actions (50)."
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George Orwell 1903-1950, 2006.
A look at the life, works and lasting influence of George Orwell.
2,840 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 84.95
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This paper takes a look at the history and life of British author George Orwell. This paper discusses Orwell's various literary works, including the well known 'Animal Farm' and 'Nineteen Eighty Four'. This paper also reviews the events that influenced the values and beliefs conveyed by Orwell through his writing.
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" Orwell also served in World War II, and received a medal for his service. After that, he worked for the BBC, to support himself, and begin writing Animal Farm, which was published in 1944, and which also allowed him to become financially comfortable, for the first time ever. The immortal and today often-repeated words "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others" (The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy). Also, according to that same source, "The sentence is a comment on the hypocrisy of governments that proclaim the absolute equality of their citizens but give power and privileges to a small elite. appear in that novel." In 1949, Nineteen Eighty Four, Orwell's best-known, and arguably his best work, was published. Orwell died in London, at age of 46, finally succumbing to the tuberculosis that had compromised his health continually for many years before (Crick; Bowker; Taylor).
Orwell, his politics, and his literary works, have long been favorites of many literary critics of the 20th century and beyond. "
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George Orwell, 2000.
An overview of the life and works of British novelist and journalist, George Orwell.
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This paper traces the life of famous writer, George Orwell, from his birth in India while his parents were on official government duty, his Eton education and his self-imposed poverty which finally led to him resigning from his government job and writing full time. The paper examines several of Orwell's works, including "Down and Out in Paris and London" (1933) and "The Road to Wigah Pier" (1937), but focuses specifically on Orwell's greatest piece, the political satire, "Animal Farm".
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"Animal Farm was a satire of the hopes and failures of the Russian Revolution. Animal Farm expressed Orwell?s anti-Stalinist convictions in this political allegory type novel. This novel presented the story of an English farm taken over by farm animals. It tells how the animals captured Manor Farm from its drunken incompetent farmer, and how the animals changed the name of the farm to Animal Farm. They established it as a model community in which all animals were created equal."
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George Orwell and "Animal Farm", 2002.
Discusses George Orwell's life and how it pertained to the way "Animal Farm" was written.
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The different historical events that took place during George Orwell's time and how they related to "Animal Farm". The paper discusses how the novel is an allegory of the personal and political turmoil that characterized Orwell's life.
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"Many authors are influenced by the society and culture that surrounds them. This was the case with George Orwell in many of his novels. Most of his novels were shaped around his life?s events and narrated what he had done in certain situations. Animal Farm is unique in the sense that it relates more to the author?s perspective of things. As an allegory of the Russian Revolution and its aftermath, Orwell designed this novel and its characters around the events of his day."
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?Animal Farm? by George Orwell, 2005.
This paper discusses the cynicism and perpetual repression in humanity in "Animal Farm" by George Orwell.
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This paper explains that George Orwell, who began his career as a political writer during the Second World War, published his satirical novel "Animal Farm" in 1945, addressing issues about socialism, repression, and implicitly, cynicism. The author relates that Orwell used animal characters to explicate and illustrate his ideas, which makes the novel an "animallegory". The paper points out Orwell's two central theses that develop the progress of the novel, which involved human realities portrayed through 'animal interaction': (1) All social orders created and developed by human societies, which suffer repression, continue to prevail thereby making these so-called social orders, as in the case of the novel--capitalism, socialism and totalitarianism, ineffective and (2) in the perpetuation of repression and suffering in human societies, cynicism is the only way in which these can be alleviated.
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"Under Napoleon's leadership, Animal Farm became totalitarian. Animals no longer worked for the sake of their community, but rather, for the sake of Napoleon and his military of dogs, as well as the privileged 'class' in the farm-the pigs. This social order was once again proved ineffective because of the oppressive nature of Napoleon's leadership. Ironically, Man, the enemy of animals, began establishing good relations with Napoleon and the pigs, an occurrence that proved how the farm had once again returned to its first social order (capitalism) under a new leader and regulations. In fact, conditions in the farm worsened than ever before, with the animals working now as slaves only for the sake of Napoleon and his 'comrades': the pigs and humans."
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George Orwell's '1984', 2007.
This paper looks at George Orwell's book '1984' and discusses it relevance in today's world.
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The writer of this article states that post-9/11 America is an uncomfortably appropriate time to be taking a look at literature like George Orwell's '1984'. Given the current political climate of the United States, the writer notes that Orwell's dark, repressive world hits close to home. Not only does the power of language exist within the pages of Orwell's fictitious dystopia, but the writer points out that there is increasing evidence that the American government is attempting to control and manipulate the masses by hijacking the common language. The writer concludes that with the current war in the Middle East and the actions of the American government smacking uncomfortably like the policies and actions of those in Oceana, now is the time to revisit 1984 and take a good, hard look at what is going on.
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"However, it is the people that offer the control by using the language that is given to them in the first place. Though this is a sound theory, and can, unfortunately, be seen in practice all over the world, the weakness in language that allows this to occur, is ironically the same as the strength that will keep it from taking over completely and pushing society over the edge into the kind of system that is presented in 1984."
"When the year 1984 came and went without the gloomy socialist world of the novel 1984 coming to fruition, the Western world probably sighed a bit of relief. However, as Orwell points out in his appendix entry on Newspeak, the full implementation of Newspeak isn't actually scheduled to occur until around the year 2050. This gives the Western world another 66 years to worry about the predictive nature of Orwell's work. Though in the fictitious 1984, Newspeak was in wide usage already, it has taken until the 21st century to really begin to see this concept implemented in the real world."
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George Orwell, 2005.
This paper explores George Orwell's profound novel, "1984," and its relevance today.
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The paper identifies the key symbols and considerations of George Orwell's profound novel, "1984," which is disturbingly accurate in 2005. The paper maintains that it is evident that the symbols represented in this book are indeed observed in the modern world and Orwell's creativity and intelligence serve as a reminder that this world is under the control of a political machine.
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"Predicting the future is a difficult phenomenon to accomplish for any writer and it is evident that the literary interpretations of future existence in George Orwell's "1984" are that of frustration and total control over all of life's circumstances. The understanding of the life that Orwell predicts is complicated by the consideration that much of the political structure of the nation in question is fueled by untruths and the necessity to obey leaders as if there were no other options available to them. The book describes much of the horror of the modern world, using literary exegesis in different ways, as he provides many references to the depiction of a being that is beyond earthly presentation."
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George Orwell's '1984', 2006.
A review of the history of the time and events leading up to the writing of George Orwell's book, '1984'.
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This paper reviews the book '1984' by George Orwell. The paper takes a look at the current events and history of that time in which the book was written and discusses how the events that take place in the book, correlate to real life occurrences. The paper further discusses how the situation of the time influences Orwell's characters.
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"Clearly, this echoes Stalin's purges of the 1930s where perhaps millions of individuals were arrested, imprisoned and forced to confess to crimes that they may or may not have committed. Soviet citizens were watched constantly and the smallest accusation could result in being put on trial. The only thing that the Soviet Union wasn't capable of doing was actually seeing inside people's heads. As it was, the government simply assumed that the people were guilty of crimes against the state. The purges were driven by Stalin's paranoia and fear of dissension. The same could be said of Oceania where any small disturbance could become larger and threaten the integrity of the state. Everything had to be under the control of the central government."
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