If you have ever heard the term “Big Brother,” this is the book that originated the phrase. 1984 is a dystopian novel by George Orwell. It takes place in Oceania which is ruled by the “Party,” who control the people and have “Thought Police,” who hunt down people who think independently. A major theme of this book is censorship, and it explores what society would be like in a world where photographs are modified and history is rewritten to favor the government.
It is very intriguing to see some of the commonalities between 1984 and today’s society and government. It displays what a totalitarian government looks like and warns against a world governed by propaganda, surveillance and censorship.
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