War is a tool for maintaining power from "summary" of Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell
War, it is said, is waged for noble causes - to protect the people, to defend the homeland, to spread freedom. But what if war is not what it seems? What if war is nothing more than a carefully crafted tool, a means to an end? In the world of 'Nineteen Eighty-Four', war is not about victory or defeat on the battlefield. It is about power, control, manipulation. The ruling party, the Party, understands the power of war. It knows that in times of conflict, people are willing to sacrifice their freedoms, their rights, for the sake of security. By keeping the population in a constant state of fear, of uncertainty, the Party can maintain its grip on power. War becomes a distraction, a way to divert attention from the harsh realities of everyday life under its rule. In 'Nineteen Eighty-Four', the Party uses war as a tool to keep the masses in check. Through the invention of enemies, of external threats, it justifies its...
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