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Language shapes reality and limits thought from "summary" of 1984 by Eric Arthur Blair, Eric Arthur
The control of language serves as a powerful instrument in the hands of the Party. By narrowing the range of words, the ability to think critically and independently diminishes. Newspeak, the official language, is designed to eliminate any possibility of rebellious thoughts. As vocabulary shrinks, so too does the scope of human thought. The concept of “thoughtcrime” becomes a looming specter; individuals are policed not just for their actions, but for their very thoughts. Every word stripped away from the lexicon is a brick removed from the foundation of personal freedom. When the word for freedom is obliterated, the idea itself becomes unthinkable. The Party’s manipulation of language is a technique to maintain its grip on power, ensuring citizens cannot even conceive of defiance. The slogans—such as “War is Peace” and “Freedom is Slavery”—serve to confuse and indoctrinate, distorting reality to fit a narrative that keeps the populace submissive. The essence of humanity lies in the capacity to articulate thoughts and emotions. When language is twisted, it warps perception and distorts reality. An individual’s understanding of their own existence becomes shackled to the whims of the Party. The struggle for clarity and truth becomes an uphill battle, as even the most basic concepts are rendered ambiguous or entirely absent. This deliberate handiwork of linguistic control manifests in daily life, where citizens find themselves in a world devoid of genuine expression. Conversations become shallow, stripped of nuance, and the richness of human experience is replaced by a sterile vocabulary. In this engineered reality, the very act of thinking is reduced to a mere echo of Party doctrine, where dissent is not only discouraged but rendered impossible.
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