George Orwell?s vision of the world in the year 1984 is horrific and chilling. Written in 1949, this piece of literature is an everlasting classic that reminds us that history is a vital part of human existence, although we often forget it. The past, present, and future are as changeable as human opinions and beliefs. In this book, Orwell highlighted on some of the fears that many people have for the world that we are creating. …
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…rigidity is disturbing and unnerving. George Orwell's writing may, in some way, keep us from forgetting that we can learn from the past and what we did then will determine what we do in the future. As long as we always remember that free thought and expression are uncontrollable, no one person or organization can stop us from experiencing them. As long as we understand this concept there is no way to go but forward.