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1984, by George Orwell, depicts a nation ruled by a totalitarian government. ... 1984 was spawned from Orwell’s experiences in the Spanish Civil War and World War II and the post-war political climate that ensued. ... He released Animal Farm shortly thereafter and finished 1984 in 1948. ...
1984 opens by introducing the central character, Winston Smith. ... In 1984, the Party uses three main techniques to control the Proles: control of all media, fear (of imprisonment, torture, etc. ... Even though families live together in the world of 1984, the children are raised by the government for all intents and purposes. ... The Roman elite considered it to be below them to do business with the proletariat, just as the Party in 1984 consider it forbidden to shop in any Prole establishment.
I first read 1984 when I was a senior in high school and it has always been one my favorite books, not just for entertainment value but for its ability to constantly make me think about our current political and social climate. ... As long as people read books like 1984, there are always going to be free-thinking people in our country.
Approximate Word count = 1391
Approximate Pages = 5.6
(250 words per page double spaced)
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