Section 1 1.1 In this essay‚ I will be conducting a discourse analysis on a speech made by Winston Churchill in the 1940s‚ when he informed the British public that they will be entering war. I will use sociological research which examines the discourse of politics to supply context for this speech. My research topic is to discover in this essay is how Prime Ministers use persuasive techniques to win the support of the people. To achieve this‚ I will be comparing Churchill’s speech to Tony Blair’s
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was entitled‚ 1984. Orwell describes a chilling depiction of how the power of the state could come to dominate the lives of individuals through cultural conditioning. This anti-utopian world is filled with pervasive government surveillance‚ and incessant public mind control. Was Orwell a prophet‚ or just another man brought up in a world of evolving industry and war? "Don’t you see that the whole aim of Newspeak is to narrow the range of thought?...”(book 1 chapter5). Newspeak in 1984 is a language
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does one think of when the word “hero” comes up? The definition of a hero is afflicted with the main character in a book‚ play‚ or movie‚ which is typically identified with good qualities. But what if that is not the case? What if our hero is a cowardly man with a varicose ulcer on his right ankle and is physically unfit? Meet Winston Smith‚ the main character in George Orwell’s book‚ “1984”. Winston is a member of the Outer Party‚ and is under the ruling of the Inner Party‚ living under a mask that
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Choose one of the following essay topics and write a well-developed essay (no less than two typed pages‚ double-spaced in 12 pt. standard font such as Roman Times or Georgia). This essay is due the first day of school. 1. Describe Winston’s character as it relates to his attitude toward the Party. In what ways might his fatalistic streak contribute to his ultimate downfall? Cite examples from the text to prove your opinions. 2. How does technology affect the Party’s ability to control its citizens
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How is deception portrayed through the characters within 1984? Deception. Perhaps we all have been deceived at one point or another in our lives – maybe you were deceived by your parents‚ into thinking that they would buy you a certain present for Christmas‚ only to realize on December 25th that it is not the present you were hoping for. Imagine being deceived almost every day of your life; telescreens to monitor your every move‚ even your eyes can give away the slightest piece of evidence‚ and there
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so successful. Techniques such as applying ethos‚ logos‚ pathos‚ keeping you speech simple‚ using anecdotes and appealing audiences are just some of the pivotal characteristics that make up a great dialogue. The speech I have chosen to analyze is Winston Churchill’s “Their Finest Hour.” This speech was given at a time when Europe was experiencing the atrocities of the second world war. The historical value in this speech is unfathomable‚ less than a month after the rise spirits‚ England engaged the
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Oklahoma. There is one person in the story that stands out named Dallas Winston. Dally Winston is round character that shows many sides of himself throughout the course of the story. One of the conflicts that Dally deals with is a man versus man conflict when the only person that he loves and cares about dies. Some ways that this character can be described as is criminal‚ hard‚ and caring for Johhny and his gang. Dallas Winston can be described as criminal. One example of this is they say in the story
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Winston Churchill-A Hero Heroes are people who help others despite their own health and wellness. Discipline‚ Fortitude and Dedication are traits important in heroes‚ because discipline (an orderly mind) is necessary for achieving mental peace and having a clear head for difficult situations. Fortitude is the mental strength needed to go through emotional times without breaking and dedication is necessary for reaching any goal. Furthermore‚ one hundred percent effort is the only thing that will
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the Second Virginia Convention” and Smith’s “Declaration of Conscience” were given for a single purpose. Henry and Smith both saw the need for unity‚ but their speeches had both similarities and differences. Their style of writing‚ want for interconnection‚ and why they wanted the country to come together are some of the main points of the speeches. Patrick Henry and Margaret Smith had a comparable style or approach to their speeches. Henry states in his speech “Mr. President: No man thinks more
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In 1984‚ by George Orwell‚ the protagonist‚ learns‚through his job at the ministry of truth‚ that everyone in the region of Oceania is slowly being oppressed and defeated by the government. This is true in many regards when it comes to individual rights. Throughout the story the protagonist‚ Winston‚ makes remarks like‚ “And if all others accepted the lie which the Party imposed – if all records told the same tale – then the lie passed into history and became truth. "Who controls the past‚" ran
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