George Orwell 1984 - Key Terms

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IngSoc Image: Ing Soc Logo (binary/octet-stream)	English Socialism - The political ideology of Oceania. Big Brother is the manifestation of IngSoc and the Party.
Airstrip One	What used to be called Britain, Airstrip One is now a part of Oceania - one of the three major powers in Orwell's world.
Eurasia and Eastasia Image: 1984 World Map (binary/octet-stream)	The other two superpowers in the novel. In the simplest sense, Oceania represents America, Eurasia symbolises Russia and Eastasia depicts China.
Ministry of Love	Keeps order through fear and brainwashing
Ministry of Plenty	Keeps control of food supply. Responsible for rationing and hunger.
Ministry of Peace	In control of the never-ending war between Oceania and the other powers.
Ministry of Truth Image: Ministry Of Truth (binary/octet-stream)	Winston works here. Concerned with propaganda.
Newspeak	An anti-language, designed to hinder expression.
Doublethink	An effect of state brainwashing, this is when a person believes what they know to be untrue. 2+2=5, says Big Brother, and so it is.
Telescreen Image: Telescreen (binary/octet-stream)	A two-way communication device. As you watch Big Brother, he watches you.
Two Minutes Hate	A mandatory practice in Oceania. Citizens are encouraged to become enraged as they consider the enemies of the state.

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