1984 is a dystopian novel that tells the story of Winston Smith, a resident of Oceania Where the government has complete control over its citizens. The novel portrays a future where the government uses propaganda censorship,and surveillance to manipulate the population and maintain its power. The novel explores themes of freedom of thought and why it is fundamental to human existence. It shows the dangers of suppressing diverse opinions and beliefs . in 1984 the government redefines words and controls language in a way that is meant to deceive its citizens.one example is the slogan “war is peace,freedom is slavery,ignorance is strength” It is a prime example of how the government uses language to control people's thoughts and behaviors.