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Similarities Between Orwell And Contemporary American Society

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Orwell’s society and the contemporary American society has many similarities, including telescreens and the seemingly never-ending war. Telescreens in the novel monitored citizens both in public areas and inside each home, solely for the purpose of news and to watch a citizen’s every move. Likewise, in the 21st century, computers and electronic devices can monitor as well. Devices such as a computer or iPad contain browsing history, along with a camera which the government or others could easily hack. They contain private information and once exposed, it reveals any records. With telescreens spread throughout the town, they act as surveillance cameras do today. They surveil the citizen’s actions and reactions wherever they travel in order to
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