The Repressive Governments of Zamiatin's We and Orwell's 1984

Benjamin Bulloch

Outline: Thesis: Both Zamiatin's We and Orwell's 1984 have governments that
repress actions and thoughts through the use of physical and psychological force.


I. Intro.
II. We's Government's Use of Psychological Force
A. Number system
B. Sexual Registration
III. 1984's Governments Use of Psychological Force
A. Newspeak
B. Doublethink
IV. Both Government's Use of Physical Force
A. Torture of Winston
B. Operation On Fancy
V. Conclusion

Throughout time, people have wondered what happens when government
gains complete control not only over people's actions, but over the thoughts
that precede them. Is it even possible to gain such omnipotence over human
nature that human beings will renounce all individuality? If such a society
could exist, would human nature truly be......

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Title: The Repressive Governments Of Zamiatin's We And Orwell's 1984
Approximate Word Count: 2015
Approximate Pages: 9 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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