The Themes and Motivations Behind George Orwells 1984

ABSTRACT Anyone who considers themselves a lover of good fiction must know who George Orwell is. Anyone who loves good cynical fiction has to have read his master piece, simply titled 1984. 1984 is a phenomenal tale of government gone awry, in its attempts to unify what’s left of the world, after the atomic wars waged in Europe. The story is based on Mr. Orwell’s fears of immensely powerful governments, especially totalitarianism. If you are a true lover and you have read the story, The next logical question one must ask themselves is, do we understand why he wrote this wonderful piece of work? Please allow me the opportunity to enlighten you. In order to understand the why; I propose that we must look into the†¦show more content†¦His mother wanted him to have a public school education, but his family was not wealthy enough to afford the fees, making it necessary for him to obtain a scholarship. George’s Uncle Charles Limouzin, recommended St Cyprians School, in Eastbourne, Sussex. Years later, George wrote that he hated the school and the distaste for the place brought forth his essay, â€Å"Such, Such were the Joys†. (Widman, n.d.) While at St. Cyprians, several key events transpired for Eric. He met Cyril Connolly, who also became a noted writer and editor, and the onset of World War I occurred. Cyril who became editor of Horizon magazine would ultimately publish many of Orwells essays. While at the school Eric wrote two poems that were published in the Henley and South Oxfordshire Standard, the local newspaper. At the ripe age of 13, Eric’s poem, â€Å"Awake! Young Men of England†, was published. The poem, a call to arms for able bodied Englishmen to join the war effort, helped him earn scholarships to Wellington College and Eton College. (Bowker, n.d.) After spending a term at Wellington in 1917, Eric earned a place at Eton as a Kings Scholar. He remained at Eton until 1921. (Bowker, n.d.) During his tenure at Eton, several key historical happenings occurred that would shape his later years. Eric learned of the Armistice that ended World War I, (and though he wa s notShow MoreRelatedCensorship, By George Orwell881 Words   |  4 Pages Censorship In George Orwell’s novel, 1984, the theme, censorship, greatly influences the storyline. Within the society, Oceania, the government censors everything from the newspapers to an individual s thoughts. Although, Oceania does not have any specific laws the citizens know that challenging the party, even with facial expressions, could result in punishment or possibly death. The prime reasoning behind censorship is control. In order to gain the ultimate control the Inner Party utilizesRead MoreTechnology And Technology : Brave New World1547 Words   |  7 PagesThemes Themes are the fundamental and often universal ideas explored in a literary work. The Use of Technology to Control Society Brave New World warns of the dangers of giving the state control over new and powerful technologies. One illustration of this theme is the rigid control of reproduction through technological and medical intervention, including the surgical removal of ovaries, the Bokanovsky Process, and hypnopaedic conditioning. Another is the creation of complicated entertainment machinesRead MoreCritics of Novel 1984 by George Orwell14914 Words   |  60 Pages1984 In George Orwells 1984, Winston Smith wrestles with oppression in Oceania, a place where the Party scrutinizes human actions with ever-watchful Big Brother. Defying a ban on individuality, Winston dares to express his thoughts in a diary and pursues a relationship with Julia. These criminal deeds bring Winston into the eye of the opposition, who then must reform the nonconformist. George Orwells 1984 introduced the watchwords for life without freedom: BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU. WrittenRead MoreHumanities11870 Words   |  48 Pagesthis is just one set of strategy, there are many other different ways of dissecting art. 1. Subject matter: What is the subject matter of the art work about? Usually a work of art will have a main theme, which can often be known through its title. Almost anyone can create an idea or a theme in his/her own mind. But what makes an artist unique is in the rest of the four headings, which require technical skills. 2. Form: Form generally denotes how accurate the painted objects are presentedRead MoreOrganisational Theory230255 Words   |  922 Pagesorganizational theory challenges the relationship between individuals, groups and the organization through bureaucracy and hierarchy The virtuous bureaucracy Modernist themes in organizational design Modernist bureaucracy as a key challenge to organization design Contingency theory and organization design Organization culture as a key theme in organization theory The modernist tradition in organization culture Conclusions: does modernist organization theory still provide challenges for new visions of