1984 by george orwell

Both today’s society and 1984’s society have a significant similarity that ties them together; they both share the fear of opposing thought. The foundation of 1984 is the destruction of the opposing thought. The ideas and attitudes of Big Brother are the only ones that, legally, are allowed to exist. Countless individuals are persecuted because they try to initiate new ideas into society. Throughout the entire novel, Winston Smith’s struggle with “illegal” thoughts is …showed first 75 words of 281 total…

…showed last 75 words of 281 total…Orwell did not create the theme 1984 by himself; society at his time created it. He simply predicted what the outcome would be if another fascist party took control and exacted their power. Both current society’s and the 1984 society’s fear of opposing thought is an aspect of life that must be conquered in order that all individuals can live a healthy and meaningful life. Contrasting thoughts are the factors that keep life worth living.