2020 Or 1984?

            One of the party’s three mottos in 1984 by George Orwell is “war is peace.” The party means by this that when they are at war with Eurasia, their control over Oceania is in there eyes strong, stable, and peaceful. Trends in today’s society do not support this motto. The U.S. is currently fighting the War on Terror, which seems to have no possible end in sight. During this time of war, there is little to no peace. The party’s motto of “war is peace” is not true and current trends do not support it or the fact that our society is heading towards that of the society in 1984.

War is not peace, war is war. In the novel, while Oceania is at war with Eurasia, the party believes that their society is peaceful. In reality, the party is spying on members of the party to make sure that they are not committing thoughtcrime, which Winston had done. The party then arrested Winston and tortured him. This is not a peaceful way to punish Winston for the crime he