Examples Of Alienation In 1984 By George Orwell

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Isolation and alienation: a strategy to control In the modern world, George Orwell’s book 1984 can be referred to the current situation in North Korea, under the leadership of Kim- Jong Un, one of the biggest dictators of all time who continues till today to rule,bring fear and forced labor to its population. This demonstrates how power and authority are often given to those who are overthrowing and dismantling people's dignity. In 1984 written by George Orwell, it is seen how the Party dictated the citizens to believe and follow Big brother. In this dystopian country known as Oceania, there are alienated from other people and social groups. They are also isolated from their past memories and emotions. They do not believe in liberty of expression, independence and freedom. Isolation and alienation in this novel creates inner weakness and fear, which permits the party to take advantage and manipulate the citizens. This is because the party isolates its people from removing the right of getting married to the one they truly love, from building trust between family members and having control in …show more content…

They support and follow each move you do. In difficult times, they are always there to stick around, family is for eternity but friendship is meant to be ended. As an african proverbs says “ A family tie is like a tree, it can band but it cannot break” this proves how precious family is. In 1984, the Party brainwashes the citizens to disvalue the relationship between family members,that means parents and children. “ We have cut the relationship link between child and parent, and between man and man ,and woman and woman.” (Orwell 336-337) The Party's desire is to make everyone love and submit to Big Brother and no one else. “They will be no loyalty, except towards the party. There will be no love, except the love of Big brother.” ( Orwell

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