Orwell uses his novel to foreshadow and predict the state of world affairs following World War 2 leading up to 1984, the year in which the book is set, and the effects unchecked, rampant capitalism has had on the world, leading it to develop into three global super-states where knowledge and information are heavily regulated and supreme power is held by the select few as opposed to the many. ... It is worth noting the hypocritical nature of these ministries: the Ministry of Plenty keeps the population hungry and poorly equipped, the Ministry of Peace perpetuates constant war, the Ministry of L...

• Word Count: 1916
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Graduate