The protagonist, Winston Smith, attempts to maintain his own memory and humanity, only to be broken and conformed by the system. Modern Relevance and Post-2020 Discussions George Orwell's 1984: A Review | The Saturday Evening Post
The Ministry of Truth alters records to match the current political narrative, ensuring the Party is always right. George Orwell: 1984
The state of Oceania, led by Big Brother and the Party, practices constant surveillance via telescreens and the Thought Police. The protagonist, Winston Smith, attempts to maintain his
The ability to hold two contradictory beliefs simultaneously, such as the slogans "War is Peace," "Freedom is Slavery," and "Ignorance is Strength". " "Freedom is Slavery
The ultimate goal of Newspeak is to narrow the range of thought, making "thoughtcrime" impossible by destroying words.