Examples Of Dystopia In 1984 By George Orwell

In a world defined by technology, and the use of broad and dull terms, everyday we encounter an almost dystopian type of language. How similar is our everyday speech to that of a dystopia set in the year 1984? How different is it? In this modernized world that we live in, how could we be similar in any way, to that of Oceania from George Orwell’s literary warning to us all, in his book 1984? This book follows our protagonist, Winston, as he tries to uncover the inner workings of “Big Brother”, the ruler of the country once known as Great Britain and now known as Airstrip One. Throughout this novel, George Orwell expresses his thoughts on what a dystopian future would look like, a place where even your thoughts aren't safe, and you can never

This can narrow one’s thoughts and vocabulary, much like the Newspeak idea that George Orwell introduced in his book, 1984. Since there is Newspeak in our society today, it would make sense to have doublespeak implemented in our day to day lives, as

Maybe you have been living under a rock since American football season has begun, and if you have not read or seen anything about the protests during the national anthem at football games, you are in the minority. People blew up immediately after the first person kneeled during the national anthem, some were outraged, while others supported the protest and said that it was a right protected under the first amendment. There is no specific word used in the scenario that in and of itself is doublespeak, it is the whole scenario. These football players were protesting racial discrimination by kneeling during the national anthem. Most conservatives, and even the president of the United States, Donald Trump, expressed their disgust with these protests. Going as far as writing countless news articles about how wrong it is for them to be “disrespecting our flag and the brave patriots in our armed forces” and “setting a terrible example for America’s children” (De Seno, Tommy. “NFL National Anthem Protests Are Teaching Our Children to NOT Be Thankful for America.”). The irony of this statement is not lost on me, especially when the author of this article, Tommy De Seno, goes on to say that the message from these football players is: “Don't be thankful for the many blessings America has given you. Instead, act ungratefully, disrespectfully, and unpatriotically” (De Seno, Tommy. “NFL National Anthem Protests