In George Orwell's novel 1984, Orwell uses symbols to provide an easier way of understanding his genius ideas of what occurs in Oceania, the setting of the novel. The Ministry building show us the strength of the party and also the social structure of Oceania. ... Although George Orwell uses multiple symbols in his novel 1984 the three that develop plot and theme and therefore are most important are the Ministry buildings, the glass paperweight, and O"Brien's boot stomping on a human face. The structure of the Ministry buildings symbolize the strength of the hierchy government in...

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SETTING The novel is set in Oceania, a superstate that includes the continent of America and the British Isles. ... In addition, there are two other superstates with which Oceania is constantly at war. ... Authoritarian governments or oligarchies control all three superstates. Written in 1949, the story is set in 1984, 35 years into the future. ... PLOT (Synopsis) The novel 1984 is a story about Winston Smith, a member of the Party that is ruling over the state of Oceania. ...

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When reading George Orwell's 1984, one realizes that many of the aforementioned characteristics are present in the novel and therefore the society and government is totalitarian. ... In 1984, the party of the totalitarian state Oceania is the Inner and Outer Party and is led by Big Brother. The party maintains complete control over the citizens of Oceania. ... The secret police of 1984 are known as Thought Police. ... It is obvious while reading 1984 to see that the government in the novel shares characteristics which are common among totalitarian regimes. ...

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1984 vs. Our World Today Our world has several similarities to the world of 1984. ... This is like 1984 in many ways. ... Dishonesty from the government in wars past has also happened in our world as well as the world of 1984. ... When Oceania became caught up in the war; the people forgot they were being deceived by the government at the time, which was Big Brother. ...

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