Summary Of 1984 By Edmond Van Den Bossche

In his informative article from The New York Times, the author Edmond van Den Bossche discusses his thoughts about the year 1984 and the novel, 1984. Bossche begins his article by quoting Montesquieu, “It is not always important that individuals reason well, it is sufficient that they reason; from their individual thought, freedom is born” (Bossche). Long after Montesquieu’s time, George Orwell published his dystopian novel 1984. The novel is centered around Winston Smith who lives in a world, ruled by the totalitarian leader Big Brother. Without freedom of thought, Winston struggles being the only man to detest Big Brother and is eventually converted into liking him. 1984 is a political statement that serves as a warning for mankind. 1984 represents an Earth where

Each of the three states had to brainwash its peoples to comply with the oppressing norms of their societies. Although Big Brother has not conquered modern day, 1984 is still relevant as Bossche describes, “commercial interests try to doctor the news and sometimes succeed, elected officials are tempted to misrepresent the truth, Government agencies attempt to and sometimes do invade the privacy of the individuals, and military leaders feel compelled to hide some of their activities” (Bossche). Bossche points out that in real 1984 there were two large powers and another on the rise, similar to that of Oceania in the novel 1984. The first world state in 1984 is the Eastern totalitarian state who, “must please their masters in all they do, write, and “think aloud” (Bossche). The second state, The Western Zone, is similar to the United States as citizens here are allowed to think differently from the government. In real time 1984, Bossche enlightens that major World Powers’ instability is the biggest threat to world peace. The United Nations, he explains, “can be called outstanding in many areas but dismal in the prevention of war” (Bossche). Additionally, there