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From this novel, we learn just how bad totalitarianism governments truly are. Not only do they de-humanize the citizens, but they also create a country-wide state of stupidity because of the mind control. This book also teaches us the ways that these governments can, and will, do to those in the society. Orwell's overall message is to warn that certain political groups can lead to certain social practices that are unavoidable, which takes away basic human rights from the affected citizens.

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I don't think that I could flat out recommend this book to somebody to read for fun. It is not a book that I would've picked up myself, and I didn't enjoy it all that much, but it is very informative. With having so much information and insight into what a future led by a totalitarian government could look like, this book helps the readers grasp onto a potential reality. If you are someone that enjoys informative books that aren't just written facts, I do think that you would enjoy this book, but someone like me, who doesn't find these topics particularly interesting, this book may be more difficult for you to get through.

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Honestly, there was not much that I loved about this book. I think the only thing I truly appreciate about 1984, is the fact that it shows what could happen if a totalitarian government did take over a country, or countries. For that reason, it is somewhat enjoyable. There was one part in particular that I hate, which is the whole idea of the Party and their beliefs. The beliefs that they push into people are not only false, but are used for the party's gain of power. I also disliked the length of the book, because at times some things seemed very dragged out, like the text from Goldstein's book which was 20+ pages long about history of Oceania, Eastasia, and Eurasia, which could have been interpreted by the reader based on context clues and background information of the type of government that was in control.

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In Anthem, the author, Ayn Rand, writes about a futuristic society, in which the citizens don't have names and the Councils control everything. Both books have rules about what the citizens can and cannot think. Both Winston and Equality 7-2521, the main character of Anthem, don't remember their past, and for them to gain more knowledge would mean that they would be different than everyone else.

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This article relates to 1984 perfectly. The Outer Party members and the proles were forced to ration their food because their wasn't that much supply in the communist-like society. In comparison, because of the war and the "surging" demand, the government need to ration certain items.

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Cooking fats.

Sugar.

There is no shortage or feared shortage in any of these commodities and the scheme is mainly designed to secure orderly marketing at a time when there are considerable movements among sections of the population.

The rationing scheme should prevent waste and temporary shortages locally.

Petrol supply rationed

Price to be 1s 6d a gallon

From Sept. 16 - 12 days hence - petrol is to be rationed.

The Secretary for Mines, Mr Geoffrey Lloyd, announced last night: "Petrol distributors throughout the country have arranged to pool all their resources and, after the individual brands still in stock at garages and service stations have been sold by then at the prices now ruling, one grade only of motor spirit will be supplied to the public.

"This spirit will be called 'pool' motor spirit and will be on sale ex-pump in England and Wales at 1s 6d per gallon. No change will be made in the price for the next 14 days at least. From tomorrow no further supplies of individual brands will be made to garages and service stations.

"For at least the same period of 14 days there will be no change in today's bulk prices to those commercial concerns who receive their supplies direct. A rationing will be introduced as from Sept. 16, and tomorrow an announcement will be made informing the public how to secure their ration books."

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Cooking fats. Sugar. There is no shortage or feared shortage in any of these commodities and the scheme is mainly designed to secure orderly marketing at a time when there are considerable movements among sections of the population. The rationing scheme should prevent waste and temporary shortages locally.

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Our main character, Winston Smith, lives in a society that is controlled by "the Party" and Big Brother. Not only is the Party watching them all the time through the use of telescreens, but also have a strict set of rules to follow. Without any individuality, Winston decides it is time for him to try and express his thoughts in an "illegal" diary. Oceania has been very different since the so-called Revolution, and Winston is trying to learn more about the past, with no luck.

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Big Brother plays a very important role in the book. He serves as a God-like figure to the citizens of Oceania. He is a symbol of power that is watching every citizen.

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Winston bought this paper weight in Mr. Charrington's shop for its beauty. The coral inside of the paperweight symbolizes a few things, one being how fragile relationships are and the privacy of certain places in the novel.

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Telescreens are essentially monitors for each and every citizen. Through using them, the Party is able to see and hear everything that anybody does.

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1. Lack of Individuality/Independence
Insight: Society in itself needs individualistic components to evolve. Without individuality, it is difficult to improve on previous tasks. Individuality also plays a very important role in forms of art and other works. Without individuality, you cannot truly be completely independent.
Textual Evidence:
a. Everyone in the Outer Party wears the same clothes, eat the same food, and live in the same apartments. Life in this society is very uniform and everyone acts the same. No one is able to be their own, unique, self.
b. Citizens are also not able to make their own thoughts and decisions. If they do, they could be punished for the actions.

2. Rebelling
Insight: Rebelling is most often described as resisting an authority figure/higher power. Most efforts to rebel don’t succeed, but it isn’t entirely impossible. Reacting in defiance often makes others take a second look since they don’t expect people to react like that.
Textual Evidence:
a. Winston visiting an antique shop in the Prole country to buy a variety of “illegal” items is one way he rebels against the party. Winston buys a diary and tries to write in it, which could get him in serious trouble. He also goes back to the same shop and buys a piece of coral in a jar. These acts of rebellion aren’t that big, because if he is caught then he could be punished, but if hidden well enough, he could get away with it.
b. Winston and Julia meeting with each other in hidden places is another way they rebel. Since Winston is married to Katharine, he is not supposed to meet with any other women, let alone another party member without permission. If they were caught, they would be severely punished.

3. Social Class Divide
Insights: Social class divisions create extensive tensions between people with different economic statuses. People of a lower class are typically treated worse than those belonging to the higher classes.
Textual Evidence:
a. Life of the proles is compared to animals because they are inferior and free. Most of them live in horrible conditions and were overworked.
b. People in the inner party lived much better lives. Not only did they have access to proper food and expensive alcohol, but they were allowed to have servants as well.  Inner party members also have privacy, because they can turn their telescreens off.

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Winston:
Winston is the protagonist of this story. He is a part of the Outer Party, and works in the Ministry of Truth in the Records department. He can be described as a thin, contemplative, and intellectual individual. He is 39 years old (roughly). He hates the Party and aspires to rebel against them and learn about the past.
Julia:
Julia is Winston's lover. She is first described as the dark-haired girl from the Fiction department at the Ministry of Truth. She is optimistic and also dislikes the party. Her rebellion, on the other hand is mainly focused on her own desires, not for the benefit of the people.