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Destruction Of Language In 1984 By George Orwell

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Have you ever been manipulated into believing something that wasn't true? In the book 1984 by George Orwell, it portrays how the destruction of language can be used as tools to manipulate people into believe anything. In 1984, Winston Smith, who lives in Oceania, where he rewrites history to make people believe lies. The government controls thoughts. Also, the inner party spies through a telscreen, which is a two way television. Winston falls in love with a girl named Julia, which love is forbidden in Oceania. Then, he meets a guy named O'brien, who sets him up. Smith and Julia get caught by the thought police. Smith is tortured into betraying Julia and into loving the idea of the party. The government uses tools such as propaganda, forcing
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Soon after they are busted by the Thought Police after O 'Brien tips them off. O 'Brien was on the lookout for people who wanted to rebel against the government. Winston and Julia are taken to the Ministry of Love where they are tortured for information. At first Winston refuses to speak and expose both himself and Julia. Shocked, starved, beaten Winston tells all including about him and Julia.

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Winston eventually meets a woman named Julia who he is both enamored and repulsed by. His feelings of lust come from her striking and unusual beauty, while the feelings of disgust stem from the abolition of sex within Oceania.

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