Examples Of Totalitarianism In 1984 By George Orwell

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In George Orwell's novel 1984, Winston hides who he is because he wasn’t the version of himself that was perceived of him by the party. There was a certain moment where Winston was taken to the Ministry of Love, a place where you go when you disobey Big Brother. When he was there, he was tortured to tell the truth, but he wouldn't do it. He states, "I will confess, but not yet. I must hold out till the pain becomes unbearable.” (240). This quote shows that people will do almost anything to hide their secrets and truths, but to a certain extent. This relates to one of the several themes in 1984, which is totalitarianism. It relates to that theme because it is all about control and power, which is what is used against Winston in this specific