Is Conformity Right? 1984’s Winston Smith‚ Catcher In the Rye’s Holden Caulfield‚ and Once Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’s Randle P. McMurphy all have different views on the world around them. The opinions that they have set them apart from the individuals in their society. Each of them handle their customs‚ beliefs‚ rules‚ and behaviors of their own particular societies differently. They are all different from the others in their community but each in their own unique way. Winston’s wife dislikes
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1984‚ by George Orwell‚ comes off as very bleak and grey‚ as it was intended to be portrayed to the reader. This helps us to understand that the world Winston Smith is living in is grey‚ depressing and overall quite commonplace. A place where he always has to look over his shoulder to make sure that the omnipotent Big Brother won’t catch a minor slip of a few choice words or see him flirt with the woman across the way. Orwell successfully accomplishes this through his use of literary methods.
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novel Winston is obedient‚ he is trying to survive in his society‚ but all the while doubtful‚ questioning‚ and hateful towards Big Brother. He knew things weren’t right‚ but didn’t know why or how. He knew that he couldn’t be the only one that hated the party‚ but felt as if he could never again connect to anyone in the world ever again to ask such a personal question. Winston only cares about two people in the world one of which is Julia‚ she is an engineer where Winston works‚ Winston hates
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describes the life of Winston Smith who is ruled by the dictatorial government of Oceania. The government enforces an oppressive and unrestricted rule on the people by controlling their emotions‚ actions‚ and essentially their lives. Winston was pulled in conflicting directions between his strict allegiance to the Party and his own thoughts and desires. His internal conflict shows how the totalitarian government in Oceania controlled people’s lives. Throughout the novel‚ Winston follows the Party’s
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Winston Churchill Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill was born on November 30‚ 1874 ("Winston Churchill Biography"). He grew up in Dublin‚ Ireland where his father was employed by his grandfather ("Winston Churchill Biography"). Churchill was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 and from 1951 to 1955 (Draper‚ Ben‚ and Jak Brown). He was the Prime Minister during WWII. He is most recognized for his speeches and his persistence (“Winston Churchill”). He has made a strong impact
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Winston Churchill In perhaps his most moving speech during World War II‚ British Prime Minister Winston Churchill delivered this address in the House of Commons on June 18‚ 1940‚ vowing to lead the British people in a fight against the Nazis‚ Winston Churchill’s: Their finest hour‚ rallied the British nation in mounting a formidable defense against the Nazi’s control. Churchill is able to do this through his tone‚ organization and syntax. Winston Churchill was perhaps one of the greatest public
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Winston Churchill once said‚ “Come than‚ let us go forward with our united strength”. Churchill‚ throughout his life‚ not just successfully completed each task that faced him‚ but flourished at it. Including being leader of Great Britain. He was‚ and is‚ the symbol of strength. By using the sources “Sir Winston Churchill Biography: A British Minister’s Life”‚ “Blood‚ Toil‚ Tears‚ and Sweat: Address to Parliament on May 13th‚ 1940”‚ “Excerpt from An essay on the American Contribution and the Democratic
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WINSTON CHURCHILL: LEADER AND STATESMAN He was the lion who roared when the British Empire needed him most. He held many positions during his long career and was an accomplished civil servant. Winston Churchill entered the Royal Military College of Sandhurst‚ and graduated with honors in December of 1894. He later saw action in Cuba‚ India‚ Egypt‚ Sudan‚ the front lines of World War I‚ and even took part in one of the last British cavalry charges in history. When he turned twenty-five‚
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character‚ Winston Smith‚ the protagonist of the novel. Winston Smith is solely against the party and is curious as to where his rebellion against the party will lead him. While still attending hate week‚ working for the party‚ and being under surveillance 24/7‚ Smith attempts to figure out his way to the Brotherhood. Along with Smith’s hate for the party‚ Orwell uses rhetorical devices such as tone and imagery to develop Winston’s character. After meeting with O’Brien‚ someone who Winston believes
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example would be Prim. In 1984‚ Julia is very important to the action of Winston Smith. She is a rebel of the Party and also Winston’s lover in the story. This affects Winston in many ways. Julia acts as an encouragement for Winston to rebel even more. Additionally‚ Julia assures Winston that there are definitely some people that hates the party or at least betrayed the party‚ like him. Furthermore‚ Julia makes Winston feel a little more secure and stronger. In contrast to 1984‚ The Hunger
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