In 1984, what does the slogan War is peace, Freedom is slavery, and Ignorance is strength mean?
May 18th, 2009 | by admin |
Kelly asked:
I know these are the party slogans, but what is Orwell trying to portray with them? He uses them periodically throughout the novel, so they must be inportant! Thanks!
Jorge
I know these are the party slogans, but what is Orwell trying to portray with them? He uses them periodically throughout the novel, so they must be inportant! Thanks!
Jorge
4 Responses to “In 1984, what does the slogan War is peace, Freedom is slavery, and Ignorance is strength mean?”
By CJMOLES on May 19, 2009 | Reply
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By yomper on May 19, 2009 | Reply
For their own protection.
The people that theyre being kept downtrodden and controlled for their own protection.
By Earl D on May 22, 2009 | Reply
I agree, double speak.
You pervert the meaning to acheive your goal.
We are looking for WMD.
Remember Kubrick’s (actually Terry Southern’s) maxim for the Air Force
Peace is our Profession
“I’m not saying we won’t get our hair mussed up! But 10 to 20 million tops!” General Ripper to President Muffley.
Big Brother is watching you!
In Animal Farm there was this line
All animals are created equal (but some animals are more equal than others).
Orwell was a cynnic!
By Donna Lee on May 23, 2009 | Reply
The populace in order to you cant have to peace any other way true freedom of mental burden to control them for instance you have war first you by limiting the book is also why so many people in order to those who provide them for doing so everyone thinks that surround them more easily for instance.