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Orwell's "1984" Vision as a Reality, 2005.
A discussion on the effectiveness of George Orwell's novel "1984" as a portrait of modern society.
1,011 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This essay attempts to answer the question of whether or not George Orwell's chilling vision of the future, as portrayed in his novel "1984", is becoming a reality by comparing his ideas to modern society as we know it. The paper begins with a short introduction with a personal opinion which is resonated throughout the essay, and then moves on to give a short precis on the book. It concludes with a short summary and an outlook for the future.
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"The telescreen that the device that the "Thought Police" used to obtain evidence of Winston and Julia's affair, just as CCTV cameras hold evidence against criminals today. The only things that the telescreen could not record were Winston's thoughts. This was shown when Winston used the flashback technique to show Winston thinking of the past. I liked his use of this technique because it created contrast to the world in which Winston now lived - it had not always been like that. In modern life, our equivalent is the CCTV camera. However, it is shocking to believe that we are actually worse than the Party in this area. CCTV camera watch over the nation 24/7, criminals are tagged, ID cards are just waiting to be introduced, and - thanks to mobile phones and project echelon - you can be pinpointed to your exact location on the planet as well as have all your phone calls recorded. The fact that Orwell made Winston seem powerless to the telescreen only made me think more about how much this nation is turning into a policed state, so I found this an extremely effective portrait of modern society."
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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.
2,337 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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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?s "1984", 2005.
This paper discusses the ways George Orwell's "1984" reflects modern American society.
1,810 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 58.95
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This paper explains that, although George Orwell's novel "1984" is essentially a fictional projection of possibilities and "what if" scenarios, the foundations of "1984" stem from the author's personal experiences and insights into the way governments and political groups manipulate and even construct the truth to suit their own ends in an effort to gain and maintain power. The author points out that the central theme of Orwell's book is power and control and the loss of human individualism and freedom; 'Big Brother' is the all pervasive observer who inserts the state and party into every aspect of life. The paper relates that aspects of the book resonate of modern society: The use of the word "terrorist" as 'newspeak', surveillance and control mechanisms implemented under the guise of 'security', the concept of the 'relativity of truth' and the idea that 'war is peace'.
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"While the story is fictional, there are numerous areas and themes that seem to have an all too familiar correspondence with modern life and with the contemporary history of American politics. American history is saturated with evidence that points to the need for power and control. This can be seen in the way in which the Native American Indians were abused and their culture virtually annihilated under the rubric of advancement and progress. A more contemporary example, which is aligned to the subtle manipulation of the media for purposes of public manipulation through the use of the words like 'terror' and 'terrorism' which is, we could say, part of the real world Newspeak vocabulary."
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Orwell?s ?1984?, 2002.
This paper discusses the concepts of memories and truth based on George Orwell?s ?1984?.
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This paper explains that in George Orwell ?1984?, the government controls every aspect of human behavior by controlling both internal and external memories and by erasing truth. The author points out that most societies have built-in mechanisms to protect themselves; but in the world of ?1984?, this self-protection was carried to the extreme. The paper concludes that as modern technology gets more sophisticated, it may become harder to determine what actually happened at a given event, or what were the real details of a controversial incident --- thus erasing memory and truth.
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" '"Who controls the past' ran the Party slogan, 'controls the future: who controls the present controls the past'". The Party has complete control over the population in the present. They use this control to influence people?s memories, editing the ones that are no longer expedient. Because they have no point of comparison, there can be no rebellion, no lack of trust in the Party?s motivation. This then gives them control of the future."
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Orwell's "1984" and Freedom of Thought, 2003.
A comparison of post 9/11 America to George Orwell's "1984".
2,990 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 103.95
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This paper argues that actions by the American government and people following the attacks of September 11, 2001 bear some resemblance to government activities described in George Orwell's novel, "1984". It includes a discussion on the USA Patriot Act and the First Amendment.
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"The First Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits Congress from making any law that abridges the freedom of speech. But the freedom to speak our minds would be useless without the freedom ..."
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Orwell's '1984' and Huxley's 'Brave New World', 2006.
A comparison of George Orwell's '1984' and Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World'.
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This paper analyzes the dystopias of George Orwell's '1984' and Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World'. The essay examines which of the two societies resembles more closely our own society today, particularly in its attempts to control citizens through language and media. The essay then argues that it is society in 'Brave New World' that our own society resembles. There are many similarities in the two books. Both were written at times when the world was facing a crisis and both of the authors predicted a bleak future.
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Orwell's "1984", 2002.
A look at the importance to the Party of the suppression of natural desires in George Orwell's "1984".
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This paper discusses George Orwell's novel, "1984" in terms of what suppressing natural desires has to do with maintaining the Party's power, why the Party manipulates history, why it's important to the leadership that history is suppressed and human memory is manipulated, and why the Party has an interest in suppressing imagination.
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Analysis of Orwell's "1984", 2005.
An analysis of George Orwell's book "1984", focusing on the themes of control and psychological manipulation.
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The paper explores how internal and external conflicts exist within George Orwell's Book "1984", as the story begins with the societal conflict that is created through Big Brother and the control over the people of Eurasia, Oceania, and Eastasia. The paper further discusses how the conflict is intensified because of individuals such as Winston Smith longing to be free from the confines of this world. Furthermore the existence of the Brotherhood allows this external conflict to become more extreme as the members attempt to plan the overthrow of Big Brother.
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"Winston Smith experiences internal conflict when he has an affair with Julia, and external conflict in that this act is illegal in his Oceanic society. Motifs and themes are evident in Orwell's work. The themes of control and psychological manipulation are prominent in the literature."
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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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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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George Orwell?s "1984", 2004.
Summary and critical evaluation of George Orwell's satirical novel, "1984".
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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 "1984", 1990.
This paper discusses the hero of George Orwell's political novel "1984" as a reflection of the author.
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"Winston Smith, the hero of 1984, may be considered as a reflection of the novel's author, George Orwell. 1984 takes place in a totalitarian state known as Oceania, whose citizens are completely subjugated by the dominating political party. In order to keep all citizens perfectly in control, the "Inner Party" utilizes such repressive devices as twoway telescreens, Thought Police and signs warning that "Big Brother Is Watching You." Winston Smith, the protagonist of the novel, works at the Ministry of Truth. Smith's job is to continually rewrite the news and political propaganda so that it alters the past according to the Party's wishes. In the course of the novel, Winston Smith rebels against the system. However, in the end, he is violently re-educated and is thus made into a willing, mindless and submissive servant of the state."
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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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