Without submissive behavior and unquestionable compliance, the totalitarian government cannot exist. In 1984, the citizens must be submissive to the Party in every way. Loyalty to the Party is more than dedication to government. The propaganda influences the citizen’s perception of what is real and what isn’t. The propaganda used in Orwell’s dystopia defines what it means to be a loyal citizen to the Party. This form of propaganda is just one of many that diminish the individualistic freedoms of Oceania. The Ministry distorts history and facts, regardless of their accuracy, to support and promote the ideology behind the Party. The Ministry of Truth, where the protagonist, Winston Smith, works, is responsible for dispersing all information to its people. Much like the World War I Uncle Sam poster, which is a United States staple piece of propaganda, the Party uses posters of Big Brother as a patriotic symbol. Unbeknownst to themselves, the citizens lose their ability to think on their own and live in a world full of devotion and patriotism. Through the use of telescreens, slogans, and other pieces of propaganda, the loyalty of the Oceania citizens is controlled and manipulated by the Party. Propaganda is defined as information, typically biased, used to support a certain point of view. Check out our in-depth analysis of all things 1984! Propaganda
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