Comparing 1984 And James Mcteigue's V For Vendetta

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Every social, cultural, and political evolution begins with a revolution. Humanity must be pushed to the edge of rebellion for change to be possible. Composers in their works give insight into the inconsistencies in human behaviour and motivations, inviting the audience to take an alternative view of the world and reflect personally. George Orwell’s 1984 and James McTeigue’s V for Vendetta, serve as prime examples of power abuse in the pursuit of authoritative dominance. While these works differ in form and perspective, they share the core theme of dystopia and satirical criticism of political ideologies, exploring ideas of love and rebellion by depicting protagonists as victims of repressive societies. In 1984, George Orwell explores intimate …show more content…

It imposes new human experiences on oppressed characters which causes an evolution within themselves. George Orwell uses sex as a form of rebellion, juxtaposing the power the Party had over Winston as he rebels through “The animal instinct, the simple undifferentiated desire: that was the force that would tear the party apart”. This emotive language demonstrates the individual physical and psychological experience of rebellion that is displayed through Winston’s actions. He further creates a juxtaposition of control and rebellion through the paradox of his experience within the Ministry of Love declaring “To die hating them that was freedom”. This is later altered after his new experience in Room 101. At the end of the novel ‘he loved his big brother’ and that ‘he won the victory over himself’. This paradox displays Winston’s new experiences to the audience, showcasing the evolution that control and rebellion can have on an individual. Evidently, through Orwell’s implementation of rebellion through the use of paradox in 1984, he highlights how rebellion can influence an individual's birth of freedom and ultimate

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