George Orwell's satirical political allegory, 1984, written in 1948, alarms Western nations about the rise of communism and the dangers of authoritarianism by depicting a modern-day government with complete political power. Through his portrayal of the extreme corruption of an authoritarian regime, Orwell illustrates a degraded society overshadowed by this form of government, warning of the finite time available to avoid complete control. Orwell reveals the effects of manipulation in the forms of physical, psychological, and historical control, highlighting the dire consequences this has on society. Orwell celebrates the power of the past to combat indoctrination. Orwell criticises the totalitarian regime and urges rebellion. Body Paragraph …show more content…
Orwell uses Julia to warn of a society that has lost its connection to the past and lacks the motivation to rebel. Her strength lies in her acceptance of the Party's control, while Winston metaphorically decays in his futile struggle for a better future. Body Paragraph 2: The Power of the Past to Combat Indoctrination Orwell celebrates the power of the past to combat indoctrination. To build on this, Orwell examines the indoctrination of society due to the Party's manipulation, conveying the importance of maintaining a connection to the past to preserve individuality. As Winston reconnects with faint memories of his past, he begins to recognize the immorality of conforming to the Party’s ideology. Orwell uses the glass paperweight as a symbol of Winston's connection to the past. The paperweight, with its fragile pink coral, represents the fragility of Winston's memories and the beauty of life before the revolution. However, the glass is described as a "heavy lump," symbolizing the imperfections of the world, contrary to the Party's portrayal of a perfect society. The rhyme about …show more content…
Orwell’s warning is clear: without rebellion, society will descend into moral and ethical decay. Body Paragraph 3: The Urgent Need for Rebellion Through this dystopian narrative, Orwell critiques the totalitarian regime and urges rebellion, emphasizing the importance of immediate action to prevent total control. Orwell uses 1984 to critique both extreme fascism and socialism, drawing from his disillusionment with the communist regime after witnessing its oppressive tactics during the Spanish Civil War. Although Orwell initially believed in the potential of communism, his experiences led him to warn against both extremes. In 1984, the Party’s inefficiency and corruption are critiqued, as seen in the quote: “liable to hold up even the mending of a window pane for two years.” The unreliable narration of Winston, who struggles to discern truth from Party propaganda, highlights the dangers of a society where reality is constantly manipulated. Orwell encourages rebellion through the character of Winston