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"I hate purity, I hate goodness. I don't want any virtue to exist anywhere. I want everyone to be corrupt to the bone" (Orwell 102). This statement is one of many similar to it that are uttered throughout George Orwell's book 1984. In this antiutopian novel, the p ....

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.... believed these predictions to be those of a raving lunatic, I think not" (Leif 92). Although many of his predictions were not achieved in 1984, many are becoming reality in 1999. In his day, Orwell's predictions seemed outlandish, but today, many people would argue that his dreams have become reality. Although the world is not under complete control of the government, the leaders of today do influence the direction society goes. Increased technology has led to a highly monitored society, much like Orwell's Oceania. Hidden cameras and huge satellites allow the government to view individual people and entire countries at one time. In 1984, devices ....