What look on humanity and human nature, if any, can be seen through this book, 1984?
1984 examines a future under the rule of a totalitarian society. One of the unique notes about Orwell's 1984, is the views that Orwell presents on humanity, and human nature. Orwell presents humanity as divided into two sides- the dominant, and the submissive, with few quickly-eradicated anomalies in between. Human nature, however, is universal, and all humans are shown to be, no matter how deep inside, willing to hurt others for their own gain. It's a horrible thought to think about, but it's true. We've all done it whether we know it or not. Wilson finds that his morality is, in his view, flawed, and is able to accept the morality of the Party as a replacement.
Much of 1984 is a reflection on human nature, humanity, and their allowance of deception, and human suffering. Wilson is made a reflection of humanity, by making his very specific case only one in many shown by the existence of the......
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