1984 George Orwell Analysis

In 1984 by George Orwell, Orwell represents the idea that freedom and power are something to be needed. They both demonstrate this idea by showing and describing an example of how the government is able to take that away and how the people handle that. Through conflict, paradox, and theme, Orwell indirectly shows his take on the meaning of the distribution of power.
In the conflict between Winston vs society, it is apparent to note that the society’s norms are based on what the government has brainwashed them into believing. In a place where self-expression is intolerant, Winston is able to find his voice through writing in his journal. This shows that Winston is fighting the urge to conform to society is demanding him to do. Even though there

For example, one of their ministries is named Ministry of Truth, even though their main intention is to do the opposite: erase old records of history. Also, all of the Party’s slogans describe their values as immoral and contrasts the words that they emphasize. Newspeak, the language of Oceanians, is used to control the words of common citizens and overpower their sense of “freedom” of expression. With these paradoxes, it brainwashes the people into believing that war, slavery, and ignorance is the same as, or viewed better than peace, freedom, and strength.
Orwell clearly emphasizes the theme of manipulation. The Party is able to manipulate the lives and behavior of people as well as the system of which they live in. By having telescreens in every household, people believe that they have to change the way they act and speak. It has been scientifically proven that people tend to change their behavior and be more compliant and conforming when they think that they are watched. Also, by altering the information that people are getting access to, people are led to believe whatever the Party tells them because that is the only source of knowledge they can