1984 By George Orwell's Failure To Control The Future?

In 1984 the journey of one individual, Winston Smith is narrated. His life characterizes the recklessness and deprivation of totalitarian... ... middle of paper ... ...ctive polices in place but don't want those actions used against them. What government has done is manipulated this fear, while 1984 helps those who welcomed over intrusive surveillance question this as another form of government manipulation to bolster government power over its citizens. Ultimately, common ideas found in the novel 1984, totalitarianism, surveillance, and lack of privacy are also ubiquitous in modern society and government. Big Brother and modern day government have been able to control its citizens through surveillance equipment, and fear all for a little more power.

Although the official story was given out to the public many people question the events which happened and turn to one of the many conspiracies. Then in 1984the government, known as the Party, there is absolutely nothing that the Party does not control. The main character’s job was to destroy any evidence and to alter any pieces of history and that could interfere with the leader of the Party, Big Brother, and have him overthrown. All Big Brothers’ power comes from the lies and the manipulation that is used. Through these tactics Big Brother starts to gain control of everything his people being to believe and manipulates their minds.

This essay is about a story named “1984”, written by George Orwell. Winston Smith Is living in a dystopia society were everyone is being monitored and controlled by their superior big bother. Winston Smith is rebelling against Big brother. The society Winston is living in is, is somewhat similar to the word we live in today. The government spy on their people and invade their privacy in ways that big brother does.

In 1949, George Orwell wrote one of the most influential and relevant scientific fiction books of modern time. The book critiques the rule of totalitarian governments using subtle and not so subtle satire. The book reveals the dangers of a government gaining too much power over its citizens. The government can abuse its abundance of authority by controlling all of the media available to the citizens. In 1984, Orwell fears government control of media because it helped brainwash and control the citizens in Nazi Germany and the USSR and today it continues to inhibit free will and thought in areas such as China and Russia.

In 1984 the Parties main goal is to control everything by brainwashing and controlling every source of information. As I read this story I could picture people with no emotions because they are afraid of cameras and the telescreens in their homes. I could not belive how the people in the story were forced to marry an an arraged spouse and give birth to children who are taught to spy on them. The main character Winston is anguished by the idea that soon, everyone will have no understanding of any true history, since the Party can cha... ... middle of paper ... ... win. According to the New York lottery, the chances of winning the jackpot for the mega millions is 1 in 175,711,536.

Winston is tortured for the goal of eradicating the cause of Winston’s fight, to consider himself happy and free. O’Brien wants to destroy any possibility of Winston becoming a martyr for his cause. The use of the telescreens, microphones, and all other sources of the government spying on its people ensures a lack of freedom: “Asleep or awake, working or eating, indoors or out of doors, in the bath or in bed- no escape. Nothing was your own except the few cubic centimeters inside your skull” (26). The members of this society are monitored at all times for the sole purpose of government control, with constant monitoring they are able to discover the most they can about individuals and later use it against them to gain an upper hand in controlling any possible uprising.

Renan’s mother is trying to take over the government and rule America through her husband, whom is Renan’s stepfathe... ... middle of paper ... ...on might react to a crisis and to pressure. Also, throughout the movie I saw how fear may control a population and even the brain. Therefore, bringing me back to what we discussed in class that different people react different to certain situations. In conclusion the film the Manchurian candidate is focus on the idea of brainwashing a group of men and making one of them an assassin, Renan, whom then surprisingly ends up being the hero of the United States instead of the villain. Many things were shocking to me such as the mother using her child to take over the United States and how the Korean were able to control Renan’s brain.

Even in your home there is no escape. You are unable to get away or turn off the power of the Telescreen and "Big Brother". This novel is of a man's struggle against a totalitarian government that controls the ideas and thoughts of its citizens. In the novel 1984 by George Orwell the government used advanced mind reading techniques to discover the thoughts of the people and punish those who show signs of rebellion against the government. The novel is supposed to be a prophetic story, however, it was somewhat wrong in predicting the date when this government would rein.

We think this is crazy and could never happen, but George Orwell illustrates, throughout his novel 1984, the possible dangers of complete government control. Even though this exaggerated society seems farfetched, many of his fictional governmental qualities are starting to line up with our government today. Throughout the novel the totalitarian government, called Big Brother, is constantly attacking the people psychologically. One of the first things that strikes protagonist Winston Smith is a poster in the street, reading “BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU” (Orwell 5). From the very beginning of the book, the government is already shoving fear down on top of the citizens of Oceana.

The way American officials choose to obtain this oil is through military force and strong attempts to control the world. When citizens see the country this way they get upset; no one likes the idea of murdering innocent people just to drive to work in the morning. Instead, the administration creates a long string of lies to keep people oblivious and happy. They use events such as 9/11 and Pearl Harbor to explain warfare. In Bacevich’s essay, “The Real World War IV,” he shows how these wars begin far before the citizens are aware.