Once upon a time in a society where government controlled citizens, one man wanted change, but instead he himself changed. Being part of a dictatorship, the government has the power to make changes and spread lies throughout the country. In fact, in the past, the government wants to be viewed as higher-up, so they change parts of history to view them as successful. In 1984 by George Orwell, “Actions speak louder than words” supports the novel because one’s action can affect either the future or past; moreover, we can influence others positively or negatively.
By emanating falsifying records, Big Brother is looked upon by many people. The party controls the past: “He controls the past controls the future. He who controls the present controls the past” (Orwell 34). The Party changes what is taught in history to make themselves look better. Living in a totalitarian government, they have the power to re-write history books to depict themselves in a good, reliable state, so they can maintain supremacy. Furthermore, Big Brother is idolized by numerous people without knowing that he spreads inaccurate information about the past.
Furthering the Party doctrines, O’Brien tries to express his view of a dependent mind reality.
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Firstly, Big Brother is a totalitarian governor who spreads falsification to the people. Not to mention, the Party changes parts of history that shows them as “weak” because they want to be viewed as strong. Secondly, Winston and Julia are disobedient because they do not agree with any rules established by Big Brother. Lastly, O’Brien abuses Winston which changes Winston’s point of view of Big Brother. In conclusion, “Actions speak louder than words” is still relevant today because there are totalitarian governments trying to make themselves seem superior and invading the privacy of