I don't usually read fiction. However, I occasionally make an exception- especially when a work of fiction provokes thought that is relevant to reality. George Orwell's tome "1984," is just such a work."1984" depicts a futuristic world in which people are controlled by a Big Brother-like government. Citizens are manipulated by the government so effectively that they unconsciously contribute to their own demise. The media is used as a monitoring mechanism, and as a tool for domination. All traces of history is consistently erased or altered beyond recognition; thereby leaving the people disoriented because they have no frames of reference.
The book's protagonist takes the reader on a journey of his awakening from the lemming-like trance that Big Brother has induced on society. There are repercussions to the main character's attempt to break free. The ups and downs of his journey would make this book a great movie.
This book has many lessons in it. It teaches the importance of language and history. It also makes you think deeply about the state of today's society. It would be difficult to read this book without drawing comparisons between George Orwell's 1984 world, and the world today.
This book gives us a reflective look at what an environment devoid of independent thought and basic human connections would be like. The question that lingers after reading "1984" is: How can we avoid this fate?
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