207 Results with the "Science Fiction" genre
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Chapter 1
Chapter 1 opens with the protagonist, Mickey, finding himself in complete darkness, disoriented, and lying on a cold, unforgiving stone floor. The immediate sense of confusion grips him as he tries to recall how he ended up in such a dire situation, but his memory is fragmented, like shards of broken glass. He only remembers certain moments—being dropped off at a crevasse and noticing a rock formation that struck him as curious, even amusing, as it resembled a monkey’s head. This fleeting distraction…-
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Appendix
Appendix opens with the section "The Principles of Newspeak," which offers a detailed explanation of the design and purpose behind Newspeak, the official language of Oceania in George Orwell's 1984. The language was meticulously crafted to serve the political goals of Ingsoc, or English Socialism, with the ultimate aim of controlling the very thoughts of the population. At the time of the story, Newspeak was not yet the only language used, but it was gradually replacing Oldspeak, the traditional language.…-
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1984
1984 by George Orwell is a dystopian novel set in a totalitarian society ruled by Big Brother. It follows Winston Smith, a man who rebels against the oppressive regime, seeking truth and freedom in a world of surveillance, propaganda, and thought control.-
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