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1984 (lingue) - Coggle Diagram
1984 (lingue)
Doublethink
Introduced in "1984": Holding two contradictory beliefs simultaneously and accepting both as truth, per the State's need.
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Manipulates minds to accept false truths (e.g., war is peace, slavery is freedom
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Party ministries' names contradict their functions (e.g., Ministry of Plenty oversees shortages).
Newspeak
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Newspeak loses words to eliminate opposing concepts, narrowing thought and awareness.
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Motifs
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London in "1984" is depicted as a rundown, crumbling city.
Malfunctioning elevators, unreliable electricity, and poor plumbing illustrate urban decay.
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Importance of Language
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Descriptions should be accurate, free from traditions or conventions (Joyce).
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