Come up with a thesis for one of the following topics:
Do you think Canada’s gov
Come up with a thesis for one of the following topics:
Do you think Canada’s government could, one day, be like the totalitarian government of Oceania in 1984? Argue why or why not with support from the novel.
Orwell argued that language has an important role in a democratic society. Looking at how language is used and taught in our modern society, argue whether Orwell was right or wrong. Compare examples from the text of 1984 with what is happening, for example, in our world.
Orwell warned that in a totalitarian world, there was a thin line separating individuality and treason against the government. For example, think about the increasing protests against governments around the world. Are the protestors exercising their freedom of speech or are they destabilizing the world? Support or refute Orwell’s assertion. Use examples from 1984 to help set up your arguments.
Winston’s job is to censor information. If you were the government, would you support censorship? Use examples from the novel to support your opinion