
Doublethinking George Orwell's 1984
Alienating the Audience
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Comparing Hockley's views to the world of the proletariat in 1984
The view of the entire world and population in Hockley's perspective is likened to the life of the proletariat in 1984, reflecting totalitarian power and a morphing civilization. The comparison suggests that 1984 covers more ground and is better written, highlighting the bleakness of being an outer party member, subject to mind-numbing bureaucratic roles and potential elimination for being too smart.
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