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Themes and Events in "1984"
Summary: George Orwell's "1984" is a cautionary tale about the role of government in society. The themes and events of the novel are described.
George Orwell's novel, 1984, is looked at by some, as a warning of where the current society can be heading. The novel shows experiences similar to some today, such as war and parts of the government. There are also experiences very different from today, such as family relationships. 1984 hints to readers that the society is not always good. It also hints to the readers about what may happen to the society in the near future.
Government is a huge part in 1984. Everything the characters did in the novel was based on how the government wanted it. "From where Winston stood it was just possible to read, picked out on its white face in elegant lettering, the three slogans of the Party: WAR IS PEACE, FREEDOM IS SLAVERY, IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH."(Orwell 7). This represented how the government wanted the people to act. In ways it is similar to today. For...
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