Title: The Use of Language to Control People in 1984: [Essay Example], 2835 words GradesFixer
Headings: The Use of Language to Control People in 1984
The Use of Language to Control People in 1984
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Content: It is impossible for his present purpose because in order to be able to speak to the future in a way that would unsettle the future, he must express himself with the old language, not the power-stripped language that the Party uses. Julia and Winston’s rebellion against the government only happens because she gives him a scrap of paper that reads “I love you”. Those powerful words leave Winston unable to focus on his work and they keep his emotions darting back and forth. They give him a burning desire to take action, as though there is no other option. “ At the sight of the words I love you the desire to stay alive had welled up in him and the taking of minor risks suddenly seemed stupid” (111). Communication through writing is what enables any form of action through citizens. Winston mentions that it is unsafe to send letters because all letters are opened in transit to prevent any sort of privacy in communication. The Party does this because language in print is a huge threat. Language is what structures power. Winston and Julia are able to challenge the Party by having secret meetings because of the love note, and Winston and O’Brien are allowed to meet up to discuss the Brotherhood when O’Brien writes down his address on a slip of paper.