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1984 By George Orwell: Chapter Analysis

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The beginning chapter of a novel reveals many things to the reader. It reveals the setting of the book, the characters, and the theme of the novel. In the novel 1984 by George Orwell, the first chapter reveals the theme of corruption and oppression in a totalitarian government. The book’s main message is the dangers involved with totalitarianism. Orwell depicts this through his vivid descriptions of the grim living conditions in Oceania and of the government’s oppressive nature. Orwell also depicts the dangers of totalitarianism through the government’s repression of self-thinking, carnal desire, and freedom. Through Orwell’s lengthy and vivid descriptions of Oceania, the dangers of totalitarian governments become evident. Orwell depicts the
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