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Examples Of Distortion In 1984 By George Orwell

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2nd Quarter Analytical Essay - Artistry and Quality Distortion is an effective way to exaggerate or change anything from a person to a concept. Distortion can also be used to make a point or draw a comparison. A good example of the use of distortion can be found in the book, 1984 by George Orwell. George Orwell uses distortion to exaggerate the ideas found in his story, to expand on the concepts and conflicts between characters and entities, and to leave a lasting impression on the reader by distorting the way the information is provided story-wise. All of which are used to accentuate the statements Orwell is trying to make. The use of distortion is most prevalent in the society he builds in the world of 1984. Throughout the story, Orwell distorts the way that the world is …show more content…

Orwell exaggerated how much the government controls by implementing concepts such as Newspeak, Thoughtcrime, and the surveillance by The Party through the use of telescreens. His purpose in these exaggerations is to make a statement about censorship, individualism, and authoritarian government. The concept of Newspeak in the book is to censor and control the people through the manipulation of the English language. It is meant to be a revised version of the English language that minimizes the language to limit how people communicate with others. This is meant as an exaggeration for the purpose of making a statement about censorship and euphemisms as well as being used as a main plot point. The statement being how authority can control how you communicate with others and how the limitation of communication can lead to the suppression or complete erasure of ideas and self-expression. For Newspeak, it’s purpose is to get rid of words that are deemed useless or over-complicated, leading to the English language only having one word for good and one word for bad. This gets rid of many different ways to

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