" In any case, each of the three superstates is so vast that it can obtain almost all of the materials that it needs within its own boundaries. In so far as the war has a direct economic purpose, it is a war for labor power" (187).
Literary Term: Symbol
This quote is contained in "the book" and, while it may or may not actually be true within the novel, this contains an interesting concept of war. The modern society defines war by fear and the desire for power. Countries strive to obtain the land and resources withheld from them by distance and size. Today, the world is trying to get as much as possible, but it seems in this society these nations have bitten off more than they can chew and are scrambling to fill their resources. This novel uses war as a symbol of the effects of too much power. The society uses war to give purpose to these nations rather than find purpose in conquering other nations. War has been transformed from a fearful and avoided event to a reserve of labor and cornerstone of society. 1984 displays a thirst of power and pride rather than morals and emotion. And even if war was avoided, peace would be used in a simular fashion.
No comments:
Post a Comment