1984 Rhetorical Analysis

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Falling prey to societal influence and control is inevitable. All individuals are aware of this fact at some level of consciousness or another but ultimately do little to avoid this influence. Orwell presents this revelation from the very beginning of the novel with Winston’s admission that he will eventually be caught, yet continually seeks out the resistance. He addresses his inevitable capture, reluctantly admitting “it was not making yourself heard but by staying sane that you carried on the human heritage” (Orwell 27). This fatalistic approach creates an ongoing conflict between the passage of time and his quest for self-preservation. The external influence of physical pain and fear expedite the process of submission. Winston’s betrayal