1984

1984

1. Language as a reduction of capacity to think

   • ‘Dont you see the whole aim of Newspeak is to narrow the range of thought?’ Syme
     • Rhetorical question, passionate tone
     • Manipulation of language
   • "Freedom is to say 2+2 = 4 and know it"
     • Depict the manipulation forced upon winston from the party
   • “It’s a beautiful thing, the destruction of words…”
     • Oxymoron
     • limited language Orwell reveals the ease with which those in power can exercise mind-control.

2. Manipulation- of conscious

   • No not me! Do it to julia!
     • Syntax, short sentences with sharp tone
     • Strength of manipulated mind
   • 'Until they become conscious they will never rebel, until they rebel they will never become conscious'
     • Juxtaposition, repetition
     • Statement describing utter loss of hope and confliction.
   • ‘Suddenly he began writing in sheer panic only imperfectly aware of what he was setting down’
     • Foreshadowing, juxtaposition, contrast
     • The conflict of the language acts as a Microcosm for the wider world

3. Fear- as a means of control

   • ‘Despite his courage, Winston knew he was already dead’
     • Foreshadowing
     • The isolation of being alone with his thoughts, surrounded by pawns of the party, brings both freedom and entrapment.
   • ‘Syme had vanished. Syme had ceased to exist; he had never existed’
     • Syntax- short sentences (showing shock), repetition
     • The human consequences of power, shock
   • “Winston turned around abruptly. He had set his features into the expression of quiet optimism which was advisable ..when facing the telescreen.”
     • Metaphoar, placement of features
     • Winstons awareness of survallience, the control and power obtained even in his home