1984
Orwell's message that he is trying to convey through the reeducation of Winston Smith is one of near despair for the human man. Can human nature be changed in such a way that a man will forget his longing for freedom, dignity, and integrity philosophically and psychologically? This is the question posed through out 1984, and it demonstrates that power creates reality and truth by controlling mans minds, the only existing place of reality. Man is frail and cowardly, wanting to escape freedom, but if he was just to face the truth of surrendering his independence and honor, he would achieve this. The government takes advantage of the new mood of hopelessness displayed, and takes hold of the consciousness of the people. 1984 takes place in a dictorial society, in which power creates reality and truth. "Whatever the party holds true is the truth" (pg 205), accomplishing this by manipulating the minds of their people. Anyone w
The people of Oceania are at fault for their own allowance of domination. "How can I help but see what is in front of my eyes" (pg 207)? He was scolded for the truth, but eventually he learned to block out what he saw and overcame his interest in the past and reality, letting Big Brother capture his inner mind and reshaped him. Some things had happened, other had not. Occasionally Winston was troubled by false memories, but they did not matter so long as he knew them for what they were. Throughout, and then after his torture "his heart turned over" and he realized he did not need to be loved, just understood. He had won the victory over himself. He loved big brother! ho is a minority, a "lunatic" who does not conform to the party, must be convinced that he is insane. By brainwashing, "doublethink" overcomes the mind loosing every trace of individuality of love, critical thought, and emotion, unconsciously. Memory is c
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Approximate Word count = 632
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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