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How is Freedom is Slavery?

in 1984, how is Freedom is Slavery?

April 9, 2013

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TheMonster

[quote=BurritoMan]It's an example of doublespeak, which is quite common in the novel. It's explained later in the novel if you haven't gotten to that yet.

I've always interpreted it as the fact that, when someone tries to rebel against the party, and tries to be "Free" they doom themselves, and in the end they will all fail and become "Slaves."

This is shown through Winston.[/quote]

thank you very much! makes more sense than sparknotes

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Boss

Scare tactic propaganda by Big Brother. The Proles will believe the lies they are told.

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Croodle

What the hell are you trying to tell us?

EDIT: Oh it's a book.

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FriedSnake

1984 is a book...
I have not read it yet. Do you recommend it?

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pewpewiwin

cus ya still gotta work under yo bawss

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Dragegaddon

I don't think this is the homework help website.

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ShadeCaro

Not only are you 2Fast2Pirate, you are 2Dumb2Compute.

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