The Abuse of Power in George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four

By: Dedria Bryfonski

Book Overview

War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength. The mantra of authoritarian government in George Orwell's dystopian novel pulls conventional wisdom inside-out, leaving characters, and readers, compelled to peek under the surface for meaning and truth. This informative edition provides an in-depth examination of abuse of power as presented in 1984, as well as contemporary perspectives on this issue. Discussions include the potential danger...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0737748060
• ISBN13: 9780737748062
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 15 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 10 to 12