1984 Language Analysis

1984 Language Analysis
Global Context – Personal and Cultural expression. Core Question– What role does language play in shaping conformity? Thesis–The presence of
language in both literary works creates a societal barrier between the protagonist(s) and the dominant force. In both 1984 and Rez sisters the
characters must choose between assimilation and losing one's sense of identity in the process or resisting and never gaining peace of mind. In George
Orwell's 1984, newspeak is one of the predominate forces used by INGSOC in gaining political domination. As a result of Winston's connections to the
past, and his position under the ministry of truth, it is innate in his to be critical of the dogmas and policies presented party and of newspeak. Through
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Winston refers to it as duckspeak, using a negative connotation, and as 'abuse', to his opponent. Winston's critical nature towards those who speak
newspeak, represents his preservation of his personal identity. Thus, towards the end of the novel when Winston works on the newspeak dictionary, it
symbolises winston forgoing his personal identity for the of one which is favourable to the party. This presents a stark contrast to Tomson Highway's
the rez sisters, in which all 7 of the sisters chose to lose connection to their identity. In the quote "Marie– Adele : Come on Zha, You and I can name the
koos koosuk" (Thomson, Rez Sisters)Highway, distinctly switches between cree and english, making the audience aware of the presence and
significance of language. Through majority of the novel each character chooses to speak in english. In the quote the old stories, the old language are
almost all gone" (Thomson, Rez Sisters), They feel as though the old language is dead, and the only way to survive is to adapt. Furthermore,
Highway depicts a generational gap in which all 7 of the sisters have traditional native names, while all 14 of Marie adele's children have common
western names. The contrast in the names of each character, represents the loss of identity, as a result of
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1984 Individualism Essay
Totalitarianism, derived from a society which proceeds without cautiousness towards governmental power, can induce many limitations among citizens
and every aspect of their lives including individualism. In George Orwell's 1984, the artificiality of the dystopian country influenced the protagonist of
the novel, Winston Smith, to try and deceive the government in any way possible. Winston and many others view individuality as immensely important,
but a large challenge to achieve due to the diminished hope evident in dystopia. Hope is prominent among Winston in his actions towards the
totalitarian government, referred to as Big Brother, throughout the novel. From the beginning of the novel when readers are introduced to a dismal
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The Thought Police would get him just the same. He had committed...even if he had never set pen to paper" (Orwell 21). It is explained that the
Thought Police does not require any evidence to prove one guilty of thoughtcrime as a mere expression would allow for punishment. Policing in
Oceania is a prime example of how totalitarianism is a major role in how individualism is frown upon. This limit in self–expression stops people from
being hopeful and Winston's diary not only expresses his desire to be free, but also dehumanizes him as it limits him from speaking his mind. In
addition to the lack of self–expression inducing diminished hope for individuality is the lack of personal freedom and consciousness. Personal
freedom and consciousness may be altered by the artificiality of a nation's ideology and may lead to lesser hope in a better reality. The totalitarian
party uses all of their efforts to influence their citizens in believing their deceptive lies with many factors including propaganda "Big Brother is
Always Watching." Winston's diary states, "Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. If that is granted, all else follows" (Orwell
84). As the party accomplished physical control, the final goal was to obtain psychological control. To not be susceptible to mental manipulation is

Stereotyped Women in George Orwell's 1984
Orwell only succeeds in creating stereotyped representations of women in his novel '1984'. Discuss. In George Orwell's '1984' he patronises the
women he creates as we see an insight into the weaker sex who are often degraded with humiliating names and vulnerability. Orwell stereotypes the
female characters, which reflects his somewhat limited view of women and their important role ion society. He creates a problem in the way that
masculinity and femininity lose all value in the totalitarian state. As the misogynist Orwell is, it is not surprising he has portrayed women in such
silent, sad and solitary ways. The main character, Julia is revealed as weak, and incapable of helping her self up as 'she held out a free hand' toward
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The washer woman is an insignificant character in the plot of nineteen eighty four, although ironically a 'small' character, disregarding her body
size, she represents the whole of the proletarian world. This minute view from Orwell of the paroles is typical of the conceited analysis of women
Orwell gives. The 'washer woman' is of course an orthodox housewife depicted by the 'apron around her waist' and the fact that she has 'many
grandchildren' shows that in Orwell's eyes she is the women the world should look up to. Orwell is held responsible for this 'ugly' form of satire
which completely demoralises women to mean nothing in society. Orwell is characterized through the eyes of Winston when he realises her as
'beautiful'. It shows his distaste for the Promiscuousness of Julia and strengthens the misogynistic scrutiny of the female sex. The Proletarian woman
is a symbol of fertility which makes Winston ponders over how his lover, Julia will never bare children and so defying the Party which Winston
loves the fact that Julia has no capacity to complete her 'duty' as she is 'corrupt to the bone' and has the desire to tear the party to pieces. We wonder
about her real personality whether she is so 'corrupt' to change her whole nature to manipulate men. She could be the link that captures the depths of
Winston's mind to rebel against the party. Unknown to Orwell, Julia

Rebellion In 1984 Essay
Rebecca Solnit, a modern day author, essayist, and activist once wrote that "The revolution is waiting, but it doesn't look like what people expected".
Revolution has been both glorified and criticized in human society, but no matter the cause, it is a fundamental change in the status quo. When
revolution boils down, it comes to passion, but also the willingness of the few to take great risks for the many. George Orwell's 1984 returns again
and again to a struggle with the concept of rebellion, especially against an oppressive government force like The Party. Does one take the chance of
moving forward, or stay stagnant in their current situation? As readers follow Winston in this internal conflict, it's clear to see that in order for a...show
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Described as "young", "free–spirited", and "practical", Julia differs from Winston in many ways. She is open about her sexuality, and sleeps with
several party members before she meets Winston. Although these acts are frowned upon in the eyes of The Party, Julia doesn't intend them that
way, and tells Winston that it is only to satisfy her own desires. Julia only "..questioned the teachings of the party when they in some way touched
upon her life"(153). She was too young to remember a life that contradicted The Party's teachings, and because she believed all Party propaganda
to be lies, Julia had no interest in what those teachings were anyway. Julia simply does not care about what the Party is saying to the public. She
doesn't know whether or not it's true or false, and can't even remember what is said half the time. For example, Winston asks to recall 4 years ago,
when Oceania was fighting with Eastasia, not Eurasia, despite Party insistence that it had always been the other way around. At first, Julia tells
Winston that she never paid much attention to Party propaganda, because she didn't care who was fighting the war. It is only after several minutes of
arguing with Winston that Julia can actually remember the difference. Since Julia is so far removed from a cause to rebel, she has no desire to.
Ironically Julia works for the Ministry of Truth, one of four essential branches of government

The Past In George Orwell's 1984
Throughout the novel, the reader can magnify the obsession Winston has with the past. Although the novel is written in third person, it is seen through
Winston's eyes and Winston wonders repeatedly about the past. The party constantly alters the future where the people can't decipher the truth or the
alterations. "People of my age don't really know anything about those times. We can only read about them in books, and what it says in the books
may not be true"(Orwell 93). Since Winston is not able to halt the alterations of the past, he attempts to find answers of the past before all is vanished.
Winston approached the old man in the pub because he wanted to know how life was before the revolution. Due to the old man's appearance, Winston
acknowledges

Jonah Faulkner Mr. Mikalaitis English 9 12 April 2012 Oppression and Dehumanization of Society in George Orwell's 1984: The Manipulation of
Technology, Language, Media and History George Orwell uses his novel 1984 to convey that human beings, as a species, are extremely susceptible to
dehumanization and oppression in society. Orwell demonstrates how a government's manipulation of technology, language, media, and history can
oppress and degrade its citizens. In 1984 the political manipulation of technology oppresses the people of Oceania and leads to the downfall of
individuality and of the qualities that define humanity. Telescreens and the Internet are used not for entertainment purposes but to monitor people's lives.
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The people are robbed of an opportunity to criticize the Party, adding to their overall dehumanization. "The fabulous statistics continued to pour out of
the telescreen. As compared with last year there was more food, more clothes, more houses, more furniture, more cooking–pots, more fuel, more ships,
more helicopters, more books, more babies – more of everything except disease, crime, and insanity. Year by year and minute by minute, everybody
and everything was whizzing rapidly upwards" (Orwell 33). Through omitting the negative, the people are only informed of the positive. Society is left
with nothing to question, and nothing to analyze. By deceiving the people, the Party is able to maintain support, and therefore power. This
manipulation of media allows oppression to go unnoticed because the citizens are unable to think critically. By manipulating history and giving no
opportunity for inquiry the government dehumanizes the people even more by destroying free thought. The Party knows that memories will lead to
questions, and then to critical thought. So it implements Doublethink and Newspeak as tools to negate the urge to question the legitimacy of the
Party's history. "The Party tacitly acknowledges the limitation of its control of the material and by implication the circulation of stories and memories
by the implementation of both Doublethink and Newspeak. Doublethink can only be thought of as an imperfect system of thought control most at

1984 George Orwell Essay
Thesis statement: In 1984 by George orwell the government takes away the privacy of its people and cause them to not any individuality. Orwell, G.
Nineteen Eighty–Four. New York: Knopf, 1992. Print. George Orwell predicted some technology and society developments that would happen in the
future. Although many in society did not believe what he predicted, most of his predictions have indeed come to pass. Winston Smith, the main
character takes the reader to a time that where people are totally controlled by government. Although Winston works for this controlling government, he
is one of the few that sees through the plan and denies the evils of Big Brother. The government in Orwell book wants to take complete and utter
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The use of Surveillance is helping the government to listen in to the conversation that is about the government and how they disagree with what they
are doing. Chesterman, S. One Nation under Surveillance: A New Social Contract to Defend Freedom without Sacrificing Liberty. OUP Oxford, Feb
24, 2011 This article argues that surveillance is becoming increasingly normal across the USA and the world and that this is changing our freedom and
security. It mentioned that globalization and migration of people from different countries some who threaten our country has made this surveillance
more necessary to protect our citizens from theorists acts. The article uses examples of video–surveillance to make this case and to argue for both
stronger resistances to calls to make our human rights more flexible in a risky time. In this text will help explain my thesis statement by showing
how surveillance is taking away the freedom of the people of the united state of america. Surveillance in the book is used to keep people in cheak
with the rules of big brother. This will cause the people to be to scared to act against the rules of big brother so in return they will lose apart of them

Psychological Manipulation in 1984 Essay
Nineteen Eighty–Four, by George Orwell, is a superb novel with outstanding themes. One of the most prominent themes found in this novel is
psychological manipulation. Citizens in this society are subject to ever present signs declaring "BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU" (Orwell 1).
Along with psychological manipulation, physical control takes place. The Party not only controls what people in Oceania think, but what they do as
well. Technology is another important theme. Without the constant telescreens, microphones, and computers, the Party would be all but powerless. Big
Brother is the main figure of the Party. The main symbol that drives these themes is the telescreens. It is representative of the party always watching
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All of the constant messages and propaganda causes citizens to have no time for independent thought. The constant stream of propaganda is
designed to make everything the Party does, look like a glorious success. Everyone thinks the Party is doing well and is a necessity when in reality,
the people would be better off without the Party. No matter where the people go, the Party provides a constant barrage of information, mostly
untruthful, meant only to occupy their time. The Party also thinks down upon the family structure. The Party undermines families by letting their
children into an organization called the Junior Spies. The Party then brainwashes and encourages them to spy on their parents. They are told to
report any problems and signs of disloyalty to the Party. Mrs. Parson's children are in the Junior Spies. Mrs. Parson is even afraid of her kids
accusing her of a thoughtcrime or any disloyalty. The Party also forces the public to suppress and disband their sexual desires almost completely.
They are forced to treat sex as merely a job where the only purpose is the creation of new, loyal, Party members. With such a lack of sexual freedom,
it is obvious why Winston wishes to overthrow the Party and the face of Big Brother. When Winston is being tortured by O'Brien, Winston submits to
O'Brien's power. O'Brien is holding up four fingers and yet Winston says there are five. He is accepting anything

In two different pieces of media, The Matrix and George Orwell's 1984, the ideas of over–controlling governments, resistance, and safe spaces are
present. The two works are quite comparable in these ways and are shown to have very similar ideas in them. Firstly, centralized authority is a
consistent theme in both works. In 1984, Big Brother is the figurehead of the Party, which watches and controls all. Thoughts, feelings, expressions,
actions, and more are constantly being monitored and punished by the Party. The idea of Big Brother has become the one good thing in Oceania and
because of that, everyone worships him. In The Matrix, there is a similar concept of control through government. The matrix controls everything about
an individual and...show more content...
In 1984 the role of resistance belongs to Winston. He, along with Julia, believes "that there is some kind of conspiracy [...] working against the
Party" and he says that "if you want us to incriminate ourselves [...], we are ready" (Orwell 177). Winston is ready to do whatever it takes, to go
against the Party and know the severe consequences of even thinking about this. In The Matrix, Neo has a role similar to Winston's. As the chosen
one, Neo has special powers that give in advantages in defeating the agents that work in the matrix. In both works, this role of resistance is present and
is the main force against the all–powerful government.In both stories, the controlling authority and the role of resistance lead to the need for a safe
space. In 1984, it is not until Winston sees the note from Julia that "the desire to stay alive had welled up inside go him [...] and the taking of minor
risks [...] seemed stupid" (Orwell 115). After this realization, Winston finds an apartment where there is no visible telescreen and he thinks they will
be safe. Eventually, it is shown that they were being watched all along and that their safe space was never safe from the

1984 George Orwell Research Paper
Natoshe'Ona Hyatt–Henderson Mrs. Dearman English IV–3rd hour 8 May 2015 George Orwell George Orwell Is the author of "1984" and many other
books. In "1984" and "animal farm" he predicts some of the things that are happening in our current time. Some of the statements that he made are
surprisingly true. George Orwell was born in England in 1903. He lived through one of the most disastrous times in history. He has seen WWI and also
the Great Depression. "The early twentieth century, then was known as an era of despair. The generation that fought in WWI was known as the Lost
Generation...."(Roback 130–131). They were known as the lost generation because even though they fought in a war, the biggest cause of death was
suicide. They came home crazy...show more content...
Orwell's views on technology is basically that is is a blessing and a cure. He says that the machine will start to to all the labor for man and man will
forget: From the moment when machine first made its appearance it was clear to all thinkers that the need for human drudgery, and therefore to a
great extent for human inequality, had disappeared in fact, the machine did raise the living standard of an average very greatly over a period of time
of about fifty years at the end of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth century(1984 156). Orwell and many other older people
thought that technology raised the standard living. He says that technology should be available to anyone and not just controlled by the government
because that gives them so much power. Technology gave them the power to create atomic bombs, and that was not good in his eyes, he says in an
article called "You The Atom Bomb," it was written in 1985. George Orwell is not completely against technology, but he is not a fan. He believes that
technology will forever raise the standard living as do many other people like myself. After living through all of these events, Orwell died in

The Psychoanalysis of 1984
The Psychoanalysis of 1984
The social structure of George Orwell's 1984 is based on Freud's map of the mind and the struggles between the id, the ego and the super ego. The
minds of these individuals living in this society are trained to think a certain way. Freud's theory of psychoanalysis can be applied to Orwell's 1984.
Using Freud's psychoanalytic approach, 1984's main character Winston Smith is portrayed as the one who goes against the ideas of the Party. In a
Freudian point of view, Winston's character represents amind where the id is the driving force and where the ego and superego are ill developed in the
views of the Party. Freud describes the psychoanalytic process as something that is normally used to treat patients with...show more content...
Once caught, Orwell writes that Winston must undergo a form of drastic mental "treatment." "You are mentally deranged. You suffer form a defective
memory...fortunately it's curable"(Part 3, Chapter 2). O'Brien describes Winston's mind as the same way Freud would diagnose a patient with a
disorder. Winston in fact goes under a similar process that closely relates to the psychoanalytic treatment. "We gather in detail what the peculiarities of
the Unconscious are, and we may hope to learn still more about them by a profounder instigation of the processes..."(Freud 324). According to O'Brien,
Winston seems to have developed a mental disease that causes him to have delusions. Winston's dreams, which Freud considers "a highly valuable aid
into psycho–analysis technique" and an "insight into the unconscious," are put under inspection and further investigated by O'Brien to study and gain
knowledge of how to "cure" Winston's mind. It is then when Winston's nightmares of rats gives O'Brien the key component to understand how he will
strengthen Winston's ego and superego according to the views of the Party.
The purpose of the ego is to ensure that the impulses of the id should be expressed in an acceptable manner to the rest of society. "For the first time
he perceived that if you want to keep a secret you must also hide it from yourself" (Part 3, Chapter 4).

Censorship In 1984 By George Orwell
Thesis Statement: 1984 is a well–written cautionary tale that is perfectly applicable to today's political climate and other current events. This is shown
through George Orwell's intuitive predictions of the use of censorship, his discussion of the perception and nature of reality, and his timeless depiction
of a too–real society.
1984 contains an intuitive look at the role censorship plays in the lives of human beings. One way this plays a main part in his novel is through
government use of technology. George Orwell saw that technology was growing in both sophistication and popularity in society, and predicted that this
would result in misuse. Orwell saw that technology could eventually be used by the government to censor the opinions...show more content...
These actions and more perpetrated by the American government are merely the beginnings of an extremely invasive government. If precautions aren't
enacted now, it will be difficult to eventually halt the institution of a society like Oceania, "If we are going to hold up 1984 as a cautionary tale...we
should look to bolster our Fourth and Fifth Amendment rights, [and] update legislation like the Electronic Communications Privacy Act..."
(thehill.com). In addition to limiting free thought, censorship in any form can alter the way people view what is real. Orwell's perceptive view of the
nature of reality in the society of 1984 can easily be applied to modern day. In 1984, the citizens of Oceania believe that whatever the Party tells them
is true. The Party erases anything from history that isn't immediately beneficial to them.
In addition to the Party altering truth and the opinions of the people, the discussion of reality in 1984 can also include the very human experiences
Winston endures. While most books have a happy ending, Orwell expertly crafts Winston's trials and the ending of 1984 to model what happens in
the "real" world. In real life it is very rare that every experience is a good one or will result in a happy ending. Winston is a very relatable character in

Essay On 1984 By George Orwell
1984, written by George Orwell, has a depressed and dull tone with a bleakness style. Orwell wrote this book to show that people should fear or
caution that the political process and ideas for language might be full of corruption. He claims that if we do not be cautious then the government
will take over all our personal lives and thoughts. The book has a more emotional appeal to enhance the blandness and show how our character is
developing more feeling. The book's setting is Oceania and the party, named INGSOC, has the goal to control all their citizens; furthermore, control
of their minds and thoughts. "War is Peace" and "Freedom is Slavery" are examples of "doublethink", which means at the same time accepting two
opposing beliefs as correct. Doublethink is used by the party to make sure of their control over the people; in addition to, on page 258 it shows the
brutal ways of making Winston think how they want him to through torture. The party in different ways has the citizens believing that these slogans are
real and true. "War is Peace" is explained...show more content...
The only thing that would be strengthened through this slogan would be the party. The inner party wants the people to listen to there every
command so they do not grow weak. Like the book says, there are three levels in society which are, the high, middle, and low. The goal of the
highest class, is to remain in power; however, if they lose control then the middle will gain power and take over as the new high. Through the people
listening to the party, all the people of Oceania will have no opposing opinions and be one big system, which will make them stronger. The way that
this slogan illustrates Orwell's theme of the book, is that if we do not use our knowledge about the political process then we will be overpowered and
corrupted; while the government becomes more

George Orwell 's 1984, Winston
Thesis: In George Orwell's 1984, Winston resists the Party's degradation of basic human rights through his intimate relationship with Julia in an effort
to maintain his individuality. His example inspires people today to find ways to preserve their civil liberties when faced with oppression.
Party's degradation of basic human rights
Winston's resistance to the Party's dehumanization through his intimate relationship with Julia
Conclusion: Orwell's call for all people to fight for the preservation of their civil liberties
Outline:
Although he faces dehumanization by the Party, Winston is able to retain his human rights through his relationship with Julia by utilizing his senses,
recalling his past, and creating a private lifestyle away...show more content...
In a glaring act of resistance, Winston ignores the Party's implicit laws to disregard the surrounding world by listening to nature and touching Julia's
body. Although the Party insists that it is the only entity that can accurately observe and explicate reality, Winston trusts in the ability of his senses in
an action of opposition during his experiences with Julia.
Winston's use of his memory during his time with Julia
Julia inadvertently stimulates Winston's memory as she unpacks coffee beans for her and Winston to share: "The smell was already filling the room,
a rich hot smell which seemed like an emanation from his early childhood, but which one did occasionally meet even now . . . sniffed for an instant
and then lost again" (Orwell 141).
Although Winston's perspective on his past has been distorted due to the Party's continuous alteration of history, Julia prompts his recollection as she
reveals contraband goods to him. Though his recount involving the smell of coffee is vague, the trivial act of remembering his past is considered a
misdeed due to the fact that it is not the Party's creation. Similar to how the pleasant fragrance of coffee is at times temporarily present but soon gone,
the transient memories of citizens in Oceania are constantly replaced by thoughts of the Party's

George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four 1984
9. In the afterword, the commentator describes 1984 as " a warning." Indeed, throughout the text, Orwell plants both subtle and overt warnings to
the reader. What do you think are some of the larger issues at hand here? 1984 displays to the reader how life can be, how life is, and how life will
eventually become as a dystopian world. This novel is a warning for the future. The message 1984 is trying to display is that having your own opinion
is one of the prime characteristics that differ you from a free human and an enslaved human. In 1984, there is retribution for thoughts you cannot force
to stop. "Thoughtcrime does not entail death: thoughtcrime IS death"(Orwell 30). The Party's angst about the thoughts of the people has gone to an
extreme where they divert to bloodshed due to the opinions of others in order to maintain their power. The people have succumbed to the fear of being
killed where they have burned their opinions and...show more content...
No one questions what they and others are doing due to terror: terror of the Party and Big Brother. Just as the Party, a minority is able to possess a
great deal of power, an example being Hitler and the Nazis. The people feared Hitler to the point where they watched others being killed in order to
save their own life and their loved one's lives. The reason why we, as humans, don't do actions to stop inhumane acts from occurring is because of
one powerful emotion that can completely conquer a human: fear. With fear, one will do anything to stop the horror, but if you cancel out the fear
and convert it to hope, one's humanity will persist. Hope will allow one's thoughts to shout out, hope will find one happiness, hope will allow one to
imagine an improved future and hope will allow one to do anything they desire. If one

People hear about political issues all over the news and form their own opinions on them, but are they really deciding beliefs for themselves or are
they just believing whatever the media tells them? Because of the modern day media biased, many people do not think independently, even when they
think they are. They merely believe the lies the media feeds them and do not research the matter themselves to get an accurate idea of what is truly
going on and how the control of information will impact the world around them. Because of people's tendency to accept any piece of information that
gets shoved down their throats, the US is slowly digging itself into the same government–controlled, no–freedom world as in the book 1984 by George
Orwell....show more content...
With research, people can see that the states with the strictest gun laws also have the highest crime rates in the country (Harvard 5). However,
most people do not bother to look into these facts and endorse with the media. Ignorance due to inability to spot biased is a monumental issue in
the U.S. In 1984, people did not have an option on who or what to believe. They were all required to watch a Two Minute Hate so they would
dislike what the Party wanted them to dislike. The people could only see what the Party wanted them to see as no other channels they existed. In
fact, the telescreens could not be shut off at all. Constant exposure to the Party's beliefs caused people to be biased towards the government's views.
In this country, people hear, watch, and absorb news every day, but they do not always see or hear the presented bias. For example, Fox News is
conservative–leaning and MSNBC is more liberal (Garrett 2&3). People who only watch one news channel without acknowledging or spotting the bias
tend to accept what they hear as fact without a second thought. Depending on where information is collected or heard, the person forms opinions based
on bias rather than facts without realizing the error in their wapithes and become easy to manipulation occurs. Manipulation through the media has lead
to serious consequences in 1984 and the US today. The Party said that Oceania had never

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