The entire concept of government revolves around the ruling and protecting of it's citizens. However, government does not always necessarily fulfill this role. In fact, there is a constant effort for balance of "poor" government to that of "good" government. Without this, there would no longer be civil revolts, wars, and the changing of political parties and governing bodies. George Orwell's 1984 is a discourse in what can go wrong when government is allowed too much control.
There are so many ideas worthy of discussion presented in this novel. The restriction of so many things we take for "freedoms" are completely restricted and destroyed in Oceania. The arts, sciences, and ultimately, thought are destroyed through systematic purging within this culture. There isn't an improvement gained for society as "Big Brother" and the Inner Party selfishly keep those to themselves and restrict and destroy things that would make every day living more comfortable for the masses.
This is yet another title going to my list of favorites...again, not THE favorite, but one that belongs on the list from which to choose.
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