George Orwell's 1984

George Orwell's 1984 George Orwell's novel 1984 is a frightening example of a totalitarian government. This government of unchallenged power controls not only the present and future of its people, but also the past. Many times the Party, the name of the government, alters the past to suit its needs. Orwell's vision is frightening because of the total lack of freedom given to the people by the government. In many ways George Orwell's vision of the future …

…Party in 1984 and the government of today seem very different, it is very easy for one to see the striking similarities. The one hope for making a difference, is in the ingenuity of our leaders to lead the world to peace not through warfare but through trust. This fact is very important in the quest to reverse what seems like a trend towards totalitarianism and the governments absolute control over our lives and our freedom.