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Characterization Web of “1984”
6 quotations:
Direct:
“He was a smallish, frail figure, the meagerness of his body merely emphasized by the blue overalls which were the uniform of the Party” (Orwell 12).
“His face, seen sideways, looked coarse and worn, with pouches under the eyes and tired lines from nose to chin” (Orwell 13).
Indirect:
“Goldstein was the renegade and backslider who once, long ago (how long ago, nobody quite remembered), had been one of the leading figures of the Party, almost on a level with Big Brother himself” (Orwell 12).
“Goldstein was delivering his usual venomous attack upon the doctrines of the Party — an attack so exaggerated and perverse that a child should have been able to see through it, and yet just plausible enough to fill one with an alarmed feeling that other people, less level-headed than oneself, might be taken in by it” (Orwell 15).
“The face of Emmanuel Goldstein, the Enemy of the People, had flashed onto the screen. There were hisses here and there among the audience. The little sandy-haired woman gave a squeak of mingled fear and disgust” (Orwell 12).
“Emmanuel Goldstein, with his theories and his heresies, a looming specter, a menace to society” (Orwell 21).
Characterization Practice – Part 2, Chapter 8 from “1984”
The book “1984” by George Orwell is a dystopian novel which states the current living situation of the protagonist Winston Smith. And tells the story of the struggles that society faces. A narrative, such as a novel, play, or film, requires the creation and development of characters. Characters’ personalities, traits, and motivations are depicted through the techniques and methods used by authors or creators. Direct characterization is when a character’s traits, qualities, or motivations are explicitly explained by an author. Often, it involves simple descriptions of a character’s appearance, personality, background, or behavior. A quote that relates direct characterization is “He was a small, dark-haired man in a white jacket, with a diamond-shaped, completely expressionless face which might have been that of a Chinese.”. Showing that he explained his physical features directly and bluntly. Indirect characterization is when a character’s traits can be revealed through STEAL (Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, Look). Rather than explicitly stating a character’s qualities, the audience or readers infer them from subtle cues or behaviors. A quote that relates with indirect characterization is “He rose deliberately from his chair and came towards them across the soundless carpet. A little of the official atmosphere seemed to have fallen away from him with the Newspeak words, but his expression was grimmer than usual, as though he were not pleased at being disturbed. The terror that Winston already felt was suddenly shot through by a streak of ordinary embarrassment”. It states that O’Brian had an effect on Winston which is one of the traits of indirect characterization. In conclusion indirect and direct characterization are both a great way of explain the characters of a person in a novel.
Setting Chapter 5 Practice – “1984”
The book “1984” by George Orwell is a dystopian novel which states the current living situation of the protagonist Winston Smith. And tells the story of the struggles that society faces. Physical setting is where the story takes place and refers to the time and place. Emotional setting on the other hand is used to set the mood of a story of further exaggerate the story by using specific words and the story’s meaning can take a turn when these words are replaced by a new sets of words. A quotes for the emotional setting is “He began to cry out hysterically. ‘Julia! Julia! Julia, my love! Julia!'”, “He began to cry hysterically” states the emotional feeling he has for Julia and the exclamation points further proves the point of overwhelming sense of longing and despair. And the quote for physical setting is “The hallway smelt of boiled cabbage and old rag mats.”, meaning that there is a place, the hallway, the physical setting are the rag mats. In conclusion George Orwell using the emotional and physical settings to his best of his ability has improved the story by a significant amount.
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Propaganda is communication that aims to influence the opinions, beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors of people toward a particular cause, idea, or group. The purpose of advertising can be to promote a political ideology, a product, a religious belief, or a social cause. Propaganda often involves emotional appeals, selective facts, exaggeration, and manipulation of language to create a biased or one-sided message. The information can be disseminated through a variety of channels, such as mass media, advertising, public speeches, and social media. The novel uses propaganda such as “Two Minutes Hate,” where citizens watch a film depicting the country’s enemies and are encouraged to express their hatred towards them. In order to reinforce the government’s power over the people, this propaganda promotes nationalism. As well as slogans such as “War is Peace,” “Freedom is Slavery,” and “Ignorance is Strength,” the government uses slogans to control people’s thoughts and behaviors. Through various forms of media, slogans are repeated frequently to create a false sense of unity and conformity. Three techniques of propaganda in the novel is shown as: Emotional appeal: Manipulating people’s emotions and beliefs through emotional language and imagery. Through the “Two Minutes Hate,” the government generates fear and hatred toward the country’s enemies. Citizens are shown images of the enemies and encouraged to express anger and disgust towards them. People’s emotions are tapped into in this propaganda technique, which creates a sense of unity and loyalty among the group, plain folks: using language, imagery and actions to portray the propagandist as ordinary like his target audience. As part of the novel’s strategy to build a sense of identification with the party and its leaders, the government employs plain folks technique. In addition to slogans such as “Big Brother is watching you,” and “Proles and animals are free,” they are simple and easy to understand. Aside from being humble and selfless, the party leaders are also portrayed as working for the greater good of the country. A party’s followers gain trust and familiarity through this propaganda technique. And Bandwagon: The idea that everyone else is doing something, so you should too. Bandwagon propaganda is used by the government for the purpose of encouraging conformity and discouraging independent thought in the novel. Those who are not part of the party are traitors, according to the slogan “We are the dead.” Furthermore, the party encourages citizens to report any suspicious behavior or thought. People conform to the majority opinion by creating a fear of social exclusion and ostracism.
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1984 Political Spectrum
Politics refers to the range of ideologies and beliefs in a society. Two key concepts are used to categorize different political views: equality and liberty. At one end of the political spectrum are views that prioritize individual liberty over equality. This end of the spectrum is often associated with conservatives and libertarians. On the other end of the spectrum are those who place equality above individual liberty. This end of the spectrum is typically associated with progressives and socialists. Besides these two extremes, other political ideologies exist between them, such as centrism, liberalism, and conservatism, each of which prioritizes liberty and equality differently. In politics, left-wing and right-wing refer to different political ideologies associated with the left and right, respectively. Liberties versus equality: Left-wing politics emphasize equality and social justice, whereas right-wing politics emphasize individual liberty. Left-wing politics tend to favor more government intervention and more free market capitalism, whereas right-wing politics favor more government involvement and much more. Authoritarian governments are those that exercise strong central power and control over their citizens. The government controls many aspects of citizens’ lives under authoritarian governments, which restrict or even eliminate individual freedoms. Authoritarian governments may use tactics such as censorship, propaganda, and violence to maintain control. Libertarian governments, on the other hand, prioritize individual freedom and minimal government intervention. Governments under libertarian regimes place a high value on individual rights and freedoms and regulate social and economic activities to a limited extent. Libertarian governments emphasize individual responsibility and voluntary cooperation rather than top-down control. The main differences between these two types of governments are individual freedom and government control. Authoritarian governments prioritize the former over libertarian governments. The government of the INGSOC and Big brother fit at the very end of the political quadratic scale since INGSOC and Big Brother represent an extreme form of authoritarianism that goes beyond traditional political distinctions with a primary focus on controlling the population.
Winston from “1984”
Winston Smith. In 1984, Winston is 39 years old and lives in Oceania, one of the three superstates that dominate the world. According to his description, he has a small, frail, and skinny frame, fair hair, and a varicose ulcer over his right ankle. His job at the Ministry of Truth is to rewrite historical records to match the current political narrative of the ruling party, the Inner Party, in Oceania. Winston is a member of the Outer Party, the middle class. His life is unfulfilling, and he feels disillusioned with the party’s ideology, but he keeps his rebellious thoughts hidden to avoid being caught by the Thought Police, who are always on the lookout for signs of discontent. Winston secretly longs for a life free from government surveillance and control, despite his efforts to blend in with the party. Indulging in sexual fantasies and drinking gin, which the party strictly forbids, are among his forbidden pleasures. Winston becomes romantically involved with Julia. His contempt for the party and the oppressive society they live in is shared by her. Winston’s deep dissatisfaction with society becomes clear throughout these chapters. In the book Winston is described as “He was a man of thirty-nine, with a small, bony face that was absolutely motionless for moments at a time. His eyes, deep-set and dark, were fringed with springy hair”(Orwell 6).
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Why did George Orwell write 1984?
Why did George Orwell write the novel 1984?
1984 was written by George Orwell as a warning about totalitarianism and individual freedom. Authoritarian regimes such as Nazi Germany and Stalinist Russia emerged in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s, which deeply concerned him. Democracy and individual liberty were threatened by these regimes, according to Orwell. His experiences fighting in the Spanish Civil War and working for the BBC during World War II also shaped his views on propaganda and language. The government has total control over people’s thoughts and emotions in “1984”, which Orwell depicts as a dystopian society. In the novel, the government uses propaganda and surveillance to maintain its power, crushing individuality and dissent. Orwell wrote 1984 to warn people about totalitarianism and inspire them to defend their freedoms and resist oppression. As a powerful critique of authoritarianism and reminder of the importance of protecting individual liberty,
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