FAQ About George Orwell

In "1984," totalitarianism is depicted as an all-encompassing system of government that exercises absolute control over every aspect of individual life. This is achieved through constant surveillance, stringent control of information and history, and the use of language as a tool for oppression (through 'Newspeak'). The regime, personified by the Party and its leader, Big Brother, fosters fear, brainwashing, and unwavering loyalty, illustrating Orwell's warning about the potential dangers of unchecked state power and the erasure of personal freedom.