Memory serves as resistance weapon from "summary" of George Orwell 1984 by
In a world where the Party seeks to control every aspect of its citizens' lives, memory becomes a powerful tool of resistance. The Party's goal is to erase the past, to make individuals forget the truth and accept the lies it presents. However, memory serves as a weapon against this manipulation. By remembering the past, individuals are able to hold onto their humanity, to resist the dehumanizing effects of the Party's propaganda. Memory allows individuals to maintain a sense of self, to remember who they are and where they come from. It is a form of resistance that cannot be easily extinguished. Winston, the protagonist of the novel, embodies this idea of memory as resistance. Despite the Party's attempts to erase the past, Winston clings to his memories of a time before the Party's rule. These memories provide him with a sense of...
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