Dystopian society from "summary" of Animal Farm and 1984 by George Orwell
The societies crafted by George Orwell in his works Animal Farm and 1984 serve as cautionary tales, illustrating the dangers of oppressive governmental control and the erosion of individual freedoms. Within these dystopian worlds, the ruling powers manipulate information, suppress dissent, and maintain a tight grip on the populace through fear and coercion. In Animal Farm, the pigs, who initially lead the revolution against human oppression, gradually morph into tyrants themselves. Through propaganda and manipulation, they distort the truth to consolidate their power and justify their increasingly oppressive actions. The farm animals, once united in their struggle for equality, become divided and disillusioned as they witness the pigs' betrayal of their ideals. In this way, Orwell demonstrates how a noble cause can be corrupted by those in power, leading to the establishment of a repressive regime. Similarly, in 1984, the Party exerts complete control over every aspect of its citizens' lives, empl...
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