Danger Of Totalitarian Systems
The threat to individual freedom posed by growing governmental influence in all areas of life and the immense power of the media are issues that concern us to this day.
Orwell's examination of propaganda also remains relevant in our age of "spin".
Many labelled 1984 a prophetic novel. It outlined many characteristics of Cold War society, such as the impact of national security concerns on people's lives.
Winston Smith's pursuit of justice and love and his ultimate betrayal mirror the experiences of many under strict government control -- whether in communist regimes or elsewhere.
In the post-9/11 world, Orwell's critique of the use of torture, the political stereotyping of people, and the political impact of fear and bigotry has renewed relevance.
The effect of 24-hour surveillance and public scrutiny of people's private lives on society is summed up in the ironic popularity of reality TV's Big Brother.
Orwell integrates political critique with the story of Winston's rebellion......
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