One
example of a question that could lead to discussion and controversy would be how the political
control of Big Brother is relevant to the modern setting. It is easy to dismiss 's work as
something that exists only in Oceania, that it means nothing today because we are
"free." A good discussion point would be to examine how government is able to use the
elements of control and repression in order to advance their own political agenda. Is
government monitoring of personal web browsing habits or the expansion of government intrusion
into phone call listening elements that Big Brother would appreciate? Essentially, is the way
in which citizens today understand the need to sacrifice some personal liberties in "the
war on terror" similar to the perpetual state of war in which Oceania is immersed? This
would instigate healthy and reflective discussion.
Another point of
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