Every so often, I see aspects of the book in the real world. They reveal themselves in subtle ways, in plain sight in front of everyone so no one bothers to question the advance. Society in the book is based on Stalinist Communism. The face of a totalitarian dictator, known only as Big Brother, adorns posters and banners everywhere, in every aspect of life. But the rules of 1984 will affect the world long after Communism is forgotten.
Ignorance is strength.
The world of 1984 is a twisted one full of hate parades organized like a Jerry Springer Show, existing only to excite, entertain and occupy people. Sadly, this is the public s only pleasure. It is a world completely controlled by fear, hate and ignorance. The people are sheep and oblivious to the world around them, too busy to notice love and too busy even to care. They are constantly spoon-fed propaganda which changes without reason or detection by the masses.