Description
"1984" is a dystopian novel written by George Orwell in 1949. It imagines a future society ruled by a totalitarian regime that controls every aspect of life.
🏛️ Setting
A fictional superstate called Oceania, where the government (known as "The Party") watches and controls everything. At the top is the mysterious leader, Big Brother.
👤 Main Character
Winston Smith, a low-ranking Party worker, starts to question the oppressive system and dreams of freedom and truth.
🔑 Key Themes
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Total surveillance: “Big Brother is watching you” – citizens are constantly monitored.
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Thought control: Independent thinking is a crime ("Thoughtcrime").
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Language manipulation: The regime uses Newspeak, a simplified language to limit freedom of thought.
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Historical revisionism: The Party rewrites history to suit its agenda.
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Loss of individuality and truth: The Party controls not just actions, but minds and memories.
💡 Core Message
A chilling warning about the dangers of authoritarianism, mass surveillance, censorship, and the loss of truth and personal freedom.
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