Listen "Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell"
Episode Synopsis
George Orwell's novel "Nineteen Eighty-Four," a dystopian narrative where Winston Smith navigates a society under the totalitarian rule of the Party, led by Big Brother. The book introduces key concepts such as telescreens for constant surveillance, the manipulation of history by the Ministry of Truth, and the psychological control exerted through practices like doublethink and the Two Minutes Hate. It explores Winston's burgeoning rebellion, his illicit relationship with Julia, and their eventual capture and torture by the Thought Police, revealing the Party's ruthless methods of breaking individuals and maintaining absolute power through manufactured reality and fear. The book also touch upon the Party's ideology, the nature of continuous warfare, and the societal divisions, including the largely unmonitored proles.
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