1984 George Orwell & First They Killed My Father Loung Ung

1984 George Orwell & First They Killed My Father Loung Ung

1. REBELLION

   • Characters
     • Winston
     • Julia
       • - Represents basic human desire for sexuality + relationships - Pure sexuality, cunningness + survival - Unchecked human desire + wilful spirit conduct her self- centred rebellion- Her feminity gives Winston hope 
     • Prole Woman
       • - Her composure + nature provides Winston with a sense of hope - Symbol of fertility + resilience - capability to breed offspring that will rebel in the future and destroy the Party
   • Symbols
     • Paperweight
       • - Symbol of life turmoil - Human nature accessing rebellion (little world away from the constraints of the party- coral glass) - Reflects individuals need for knowledge + human curiosity 
     • Nature
       • - Nature is a symbol of human nature that reflects freedom +freewill 
     • The Diary
       • - Symbolises Winston's inner rebellion
     • Makeup
       • - Expression of Julia's feminity which provides hope for Winston
   • Setting
     • The Golden Country
       • - Uses imagination to create a parallel universe  - Removing oneself from civilisation enables one to find freedom in nature
     • Julia + Winston's Meetup
       • - Landscape is an escapicism to the past

2. TOTALITARIAN REGIME

   • = a government that controls all aspects of life of citizens  Main Features: 1. Encompasses whole society (government + society closely intertwined) 2. Strict government control  3. Control over every part of life (education, reproductive freedom, possessions + leisure time) 4. Make citizens afraid to criticise regime
   • Characters
     • Big Brother
       • - Fundamental aspect of a totalitarian regime - Dictator that control every person under regime  - In a position of high power + trust (full control over the masses) - Is the 'saviour' of the people
     • The Proles
       • - Illiterate + impoverished believe  every lie of the Party  - To control masses party ensures they are incapable of 'consciousness' - Live in poor living conditions to ensure they are coherent of anything that occurs in the Inner Party 
     • Parsons
       • - Respresents the model mindset of a Party member - Parson's actions, thoughts and responses show how malleable the human mind is + the control of such regimes - He would rather be told what to think than think for himself
     • Party Children
       • - Next generation are made perfect replicas of the Party's ideals - Encourages rebellious nature of children for their own benefit (exposing those who are wrong) - Trained to be image of the Party
     • Pol Pot
       • - The Angkar are the all powerful leaders over the masses - Pol Pot has an omnipotent power that make him responsible for everything
   • Symbols
     • Victory Gin & Cigarettes
       • - People are unable to perceive the real reality of their dismal living conditions & instead live in a senseless stupor  - Intoxicating vices curbs paranoia experienced by individuals to ensure complete devotion without inner conflict caused by the repercussions of being in a constant state of fear e.g. 'takes the edge off'
     • Telescreens
       • - Tendency for totalitarian governments to abuse technology 
   • Setting
     • Victory Mansions
       • - Housing provided by the Party
     • O'Brien's House
       • - Power disparity - Intimidates due to the unfamiliarity of luxury  - Reinforces dangers of totalitarian governments 

3. PROPAGANDA

   • Main Techniques: 1. Selection (facts to suit intended purpose) 2. Repetition (statements to make them appear true) 3. Common Enemy  4. Fear Tactics  5. Emotion over reason 6. Authority Figure 
   • Characters
     • Winston
       • "The most favorable moment to seize a man and influence him is when he is alone in the masses" - When he sacrifices Julia to save himself he loses the love he feels for her and becomes all alone - At this point he succumbs to the power of Big Brother 
     • O'Brien
       • -Represents the manipulation tactics employed by the Party - Uses cruelty + torture to control individuals mentally (mind control)
     • Syme
       • - Reason over emotion - Poses threat to collective mass due to high intelligence & acute ability to understand the fundamental aspects of language control used by the Party
     • Emmanuel Goldstein
       • - Common enemy of the people - Power structure to which people can direct feelings of hatred + anger
     • Youn (foreigners)
       • - Youn are used as the common enemy 
     • Met Bongs
       • - Promote the values of the Angkar - Use mind control tactics
   • Symbols
     • Victory Gin & Cigarettes
       • - Removes options of people having personal choices e.g. addictions  - Limits individual freedom and ensures part of the mass
     • Old Prole Man
       • - naivity of members to the lies of the Party - are unable to see reality and believe lies are truth
     • Telescreens
       • - Pinpoint individuals - Constant surveillance 
     • Chess Board
       • - Metaphor for Party always having control over the people e.g. 'playing them' - Know they will always win as they have the upper hand (white always mates)
     • Lottery
       • - Party controlled form of entertainment (control over the masses) - Prizes are another lie of the Party (made up and winners end up vaporized)
   • Setting
     • Winston's Workplace
       • - Emphasises collectivism and control of Party of the people - Ability to rewrite history (manipulate truth and turn it into lies)
     • Community Centre
       • - Ongoing mind control when at most vulnerable time (late at night) - Have no time or energy to contemplate anything contrary to the beliefs of the Party
     • Ministry of Love
       • - Similar to a medical facility - Forces people to succumb to the Party mentality
     • Room 101
       • - Reduces human being to be totally dependent on Party as they cannot face greatest fear - Are so helpless rely on BB as a saviour
     • Chestnut Tree Cafe
       • - Way of destroying a person so they are totally submissive