Historical+Links

[] This site helps us understand what Orwell experienced while in the Imperial Police. He fought in battles and he saw many people being killed and hurt. He didn't believe in government that controlled what people did or that tried to control their way of life. For this reason he quit the army and also moved because he could not fight for something he didn't believe in. This is shown in the book __1984__ because he doesn't agree with the way the party acts; they control everything and own everything. He tries to revolt but fails miserably.

[] Understanding how government works is key to understanding why the book __1984__ was even written. The type of government that exist in Oceania is a form of communisn. Communist governments control everything. He didn't agree with the fact that people had no freedom. This is the reason for Winston's actions of trying to overthrow the system.

[] Some of Orwell's predictions of the future have come to be true. In many places, like London, people no longer have the right to privacy. London along with many other cities have decided to add camera surveillence to their streets. It is impossible to be out unseen. the government's excuse to use them is because is makes it safer but in reality just like in __1984__ they are trying to take over the people's freedom.