honeybadger1984 t1_it8yh3j wrote
Reply to comment by dillrepair in Does 1984 ever dive into how the Party took control over Oceania? [no direct spoilers please] by INTHEMIDSTOFLIONS
Same. It’s great as a horror book, especially to young readers.
When I read it as a youth it really destabilized my concept of government. It’s not permanent and people can get desperate and give themselves to fanaticism. Even regular people can decide to give fascism a try.
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