1984 Post 2

Now let's look at some more scary topics from the future (or past, do we even really know what time it is?)

One thing I find interesting is that on page 152, Julia says that, "she refused to believe that widespread, organized opposition existed or could exist." I kind of see where she is coming from because the party is so powerful yet at the same time, how can the idea of organized opposition not creep into your mind at all? That organized opposition is the symbol of hope for the future of society and she openly rejects that concept.

On the next page a curios statement is made, "The rocket bombs which fell on London were probably fired by the Government of Oceania itself." This is an example of how the government can say they are protecting us. They may say they must fight a war because we are under attack, but who is attacking us? They can do this to create a genuine support for the war, not the fake support at Hate Week or the ridiculous propaganda used. This reminds me of the movie "V for Vendetta" when the government gives out a cure to a disease they created. They are the solution to their own problem.