Totalitarian state attempts to control all aspects of its citizens’ lives. Freedom of speech and thought, emotions, individuality and privacy are scarce commodities under this regime. This must not make sense to the majority, yet still we do not rebel. You may well believe the party is managing our society well, there is strong evidence that this is not the case. As the party has gained more and more power, it has also taken away more and more rights.
The issue of freedom of speech and thought can be examined in the context of the way we live. We are used to the omnipresent telescreens in our lives, which are presented by Big Brother as a necessary tool for our safety and well being. We accept them as such; that is, we accept that the knowledge gained is being used to enhance society. It is possible however, that the telescreens may have a more sinister role to play. The use of telescreens may detect potential signs of unorthodoxy towards the party. This may symbolize the......

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Title: 1984 Feature Article
Approximate Word Count: 626
Approximate Pages: 3 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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