1984: A Political Statement Against Totalitarianism

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Orwell composes a novel "1984" which proves
to be a gem in Orwell's collection of novels against totalitarianism.
Orwell wrote 1984 as a political statement against totalitarianism.

Orwell's word choice drives the plot of the story in that they introduce a
new dimension, a world where everything takes place in a modern controlled
society. The phrase "Newspeak" was created by Orwell to describe a
derivation of the English language, which this new world uses to
communicate, and to represent of authoritative dialogue which takes place
throughout the novel. (Meckier) Another phrase chosen by Orwell to
illustrate the new controlled society is "double-think", a word which is
part of the "Newspeak" language.. He chooses to use another made up
expression to further enhance the atmosphere which does not allow for an
individual to "think twice" about what the government expresses. "It was a
bright, cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen." (Orwell
5) Orwell carefully ...

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a bright, cold day in April and the clocks
will be striking thirteen." (Lawrimore) Each statement Orwell makes in
this novel symbolizes a great deal more than what its face value suggests
for the purpose of exhibiting his deeper, personal beliefs on
totalitarianism. "It was a bright, cold day in April, and the clocks were
striking thirteen." (Orwell 5) 1984 begins with a powerful first sentence,
which provides many hints about a demented society. This first sentence
allows for the reader to make his / her opinions without further reading
any additional words. Orwell chooses to use the word "thirteen" opposed to
"one" to possibly suggest a military like society or even a world that ...

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