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George Orwell’s 1984 remains a critical reflection of surveillance and authoritarianism. Through the lens of Winston Smith, a government employee who begins to rebel against the oppressive regime embodied by Big Brother, readers are drawn into a chilling examination of truth and freedom. The concepts introduced in the novel—such as “Thought Police” and “doublethink”—have permeated modern discourse, showcasing Orwell’s prescient understanding of political power.