The themes in “1984” by George Orwell are consistent with methods used by the North Korean Government. In an article by The Gaurdian, many topics align with “1984.” “The Ministry of Truth, which concerned itself with the news, entertainment, education and the fine arts.” (8) This quote signifies the control that dystopian governments have over the release of information. Within the news article, there is a picture of two young girls smiling, while looking off into the distance. In the background of the photograph, there is a massive portrait of Kim Jung Un mounted on a building behind them. At first glance, one might interpret the picture as joyous, however that changes upon examining the writing below. “Vitaly (The Russian Journalist) left the camera running while officials constructed each shot.” This is showing that the girls were forced to look happy by government officials. The journalist was not allowed to take the picture, as officials needed to control what was released. The more one looks at the situation, the more one realizes that propaganda plays in the North Korean and Dystopian governments. It appears that Kim Jung Un has employed his own Ministry of Truth to regulate what the people know.

“Perhaps “friend” was not exactly the right word. You did not have friends nowadays, you had comrades; but there were some comrades whose society was pleasanter than that of others.” (43) Upon close inspection, this passage from "1984" Represents the picture very well. The fact that Winston says you have comrades, some more pleasant than others, signifies a sinister motivation of the government. It sounds as if Big Brother is brainwashing the people of Oceania that no bad can happen in his kingdom. This is like a metaphorical mask that is covering up the darkness in the dictatorship.

When Winston talks about how hope lies in the proles, he is referring to the only hope for freedom is to get the majority to rebel.

Party (N) (61) Group gathered for a special purpose or task

Repeated refferences to the party throughout the book indicate it's political power and importance

Capitalist: (N) (63): One who advocates capitalism

This word was found in a passage discussing pre-revolution life, and made it seem like life was a miserable, capitalistic society until Big Brother fixed it.

Hypnotic (adj) (68): Something that induces hypnosis

Winston was describing a portrait of big brother, and revealed that he had mind controlling, hypnotic eyes. This is reminiscent of the power he has over everyone.

Courage (n) (69): mental or moral strength to persevere.

Courage was brought up when describing the way O'brien was when discussing the controlling of thoughts with Winston

Freedom (n) (69) The quality or state of being free.

The fact that Winston discusses freedom resembles the fact that he once knew it

Strident (adj) (71) Harsho or unpleasant

Winston was describing the way people were talking within the store, showing the harshness of the average person.

Demolish (v) (72): to completely destroy

This was the word used to describe the house that the bomb fell on, signifying that Oceania has enemies that oppose Utopias.

Recollect (v) (77): To recall a past event

The fact the Winston is recalling past events contradicts his past statement that not being free erases memory. This perhaps is hinting at a rebellion coming.

War (n) (87): A state of fighting between two groups.

The government saying that war is peace reveals that they want society to be accustomed to war.

Though short, this quote changes the course of the entire book. In the dystopian society of 1984, feelings are forbidden. "War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength." the quote above shows the oppression imposed on the people by the party, because they are fearful of rebellion. The best way to prevent rebellion is through not letting them congregate, or be together. The fact that love is forbidden resembles the song by Billy Paul, "Me and Mrs.Jones" which is about having a love affair, and keeping it a secret from the world, much like Winston and Julia.

The above quote relates to the song "I Got U" by Duke Dumont. The music video and lyrics depict a paradise, and love. Watching the music video, one will notice that it is almost like a dream. In the above passage, Winston realizes he is in the paradise he had dreamed of, with the one that he loves. Winston and Julia most likely feel as if they are in paradise, like this music video.

The passage reveals the amount of propaganda that the Party is releasing. The fact that they are lying about winning a war reveals how deep they are in a mess of propaganda. The quote and the below song tie together very well. The song is by the North Korean government, telling people about how great their leader is. They sing about winning wars, when in reality they are not.

This passage is extremely ironic for me. Not only is it important because of it's repition, but also because of it's placement on page 152. The phrases are the titles of chapters in Goldsteins book about freedom. "Ignorance is Stregnth" promotes citizens to be unaware of the governments actions, and not stand up for what they believe in. Ironically, the whole theme of Goldstein's book contradicts the quote. His word choice is mysterious, considering he is a man hated by all of Oceania due to his ideals of Capitalism and freedom.

The above quote drew me in, because it represents the blossoming of hope for Winston. Hearing such words must have been refreshing, as Winston was convinced that he and Julia were the the only dissenters alive. This passage reminded me of a support group like Alcoholics Anonymous in a strange way. To hear news that others are experiencing the same troubles, and feel the way is always a dramatic help. For Winston, knowing that there are like minded individuals must have shifted his thoughts about the proles being the only ones that hope lies in.

This passage is very powerful to me. This resembles the fact that Winston was betrayed by Mr.Charrington, as he was undercover the whole time. When Julia and Winston are talking and say, "we are dead", Mr.Charrington repeats,"yes, you are dead from behind the picture of St.Clements church. It turns out that the entire time, the picture was a cover for a telescreen. The entire time, the thought police were gathering evidence of Julia and Winston's plan to rebel. They heard stomping boots outside, then troops stormed in and started to beat Julia and Winston. Their plan was foiled.

B is for Brotherhood: A fabled organization of dissenters in Oceania

C is Capitalism: The feared system of government in 1984

D is for Discussion: Discussion with large groups is forbidden

E is for Exclusive: Inner circle members enjoy exclusive privileges as they are the upper class.

F is for Freedom: As Emanuel Goldstein wrote,"Freedom is Slavery"

G is for George (Orwell): The author of this Dystopian novel

H is for Hope: Hope for violent retaliation ends in book 3, as Winston is captured.

I is for Inner Circle: The upper class that high ranking officials belong to.

J is for Julia: Winston's lover who is captured alongside him.

K is for Kathrine: Winston's late wife

L is for Love: Forbidden by the party, but branded by the Ministry of Love

M is for Ministry of Love: Where torture and interrogation occurs.

N is for Novel: The important book about capitalism by Goldstein that Winston was able to get his hands on

O is for Oceania: The dystopian Empire that consumes half the globe.

P is for Proles: The lower class that resides in Oceania.

Q is for Question: Winston questions O'Brien in segments of section 3 as he wants to know about the existence of the Brotherhood before he dies.

R is for Rocket Bomb: Rocket bombs frequently drop throughout Airstrip 1

S is for Snitch: Many children, including Winston, rat out their parents for disliking the party.

T is for thought: an action punishable by death in Oceania.

U is for Utopia: Usually the goal of a Dystopia, without the death and violence.

V is for Vaporization: People who question the party will disappear without trace, dubbed vaporization.

W is for Winston: The main character of 1984 who plans on taking down the government.

X is for Xenophobia: The fear of outside people, which the party prohibits, due to the fact that they don't think alike.

Y is for You: YOU don't exist in 1984, only WE. There is no sense of individualism except for existence

Z is for Zealot: The party raises it's citizens to be zealous in their beliefs that the government is always right.