Humans are defined by their personality. The development of personalities comes from the freedom to express oneself and interact with other humans. They are judged on their mental and emotional stability, as well as their physical appearance. Faced with an oppressed society, one can often develop an apathetic personality, due to the ambient messages imposed on them. In George Orwell's novel 1984, he warns Americans about the dangers of totalitarian systems of government and how oppressive power can change both humans and society in a short period of time. It also warns of how human interaction may become more limited within society due to this overwhelming power, thereby changing the language and way of life within cities. With this, citizens lose their sense of individuality and are deprived of their personal thoughts and expressions, abandoning them to a society of silence and boredom. In George Orwell's novel 1984, he demonstrates how those who accept being oppressed by totalitarian power end up finding themselves isolated and emotionally changed by society, resulting in their loss of individuality. In early 1984, Orwell expressed how those living in an oppressed society eventually become oblivious to uncontrollable power, leading individuals to accept the views of their leaders. The government, also known as Big Brother, monitors the actions of everyone in Oceania City and leaves them no power over individual rights. Emmanuel Goldstein is the leader of the anti-totalitarian organization called “The Brotherhood”. While Emmanuel was giving a speech, the telescreen switched to Big Brother who was offering words of encouragement, attempting to restore confidence within the audience...... middle of paper...... he was broken and mentally reprogrammed by the government, again. Big Brother has taken away the one thing humans rely on most, their conscience. In George Orwell's 1984 novel, he illustrates how those who are oppressed by totalitarian power quickly find themselves isolated and emotionally changed by society, leading to their loss of individuality. and personal expression. Overall, Big Brother was the greatest oppressive power in society, and all citizens' rights were taken away from them because of this overwhelming government. Orwell's warning was intended to alert those who were not paying attention to our decisions about the direction of our country, so this terrifying event could have occurred in 1984. War is not peace, and freedom n It's not slavery. Works Cited Orwell, George, and Erich Fromm. 1984: A novel. New York, NY: Signet Classic, 1961. Print