George Orwell’s “1984” is a dystopian novel set in a totalitarian future where the Party, led by the omnipresent Big Brother, controls every aspect of life in Oceania. Through the protagonist Winston Smith, Orwell explores themes of surveillance, propaganda, historical revisionism, and thought control. The novel illustrates the dangers of totalitarianism, the manipulation of truth, and the loss of privacy. Orwell’s introduction of terms like Big Brother, Newspeak, and doublethink has had a lasting impact on modern discourse, particularly in discussions surrounding authoritarianism, censorship, and digital surveillance. The novel remains relevant today, highlighting the ongoing struggle for freedom and truth in an increasingly controlled world.

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