Why is Oceania always at war?
2006-12-07 14:08:52 · 8 answers · asked by Cynyeh 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
And I did read the book. We're reading it in Sci Fi. I've figured out all the other things on my question list, like the importance of the paperweight. I just don't know why they're always at war.
2006-12-07 14:18:53 · update #1
Why is Oceania always in a state of war? Why do you want to know? Why would you question Big Brother's decision to be in a constant state of war? Are you against the troops or something? Nobody questions Big Brother. You questioning of Oceania's war just strengths the resolve of Eastasia or is it Eurasia. State the course, but don't question BB. In the wake of 9-11, we must stay in a constant state of war, to question it would just lead to further attacks? We must stay in a constant state of war or people die in vain. I can't believe you questioned BB's war, you must really dislike the soldiers.
2006-12-07 14:39:09 · answer #1 · answered by Scully 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because; " War is Peace ". Only by maintaining such frenzy in the party populace, can the party maintain some enthusiasm for something. A continual state of war also uses up all the production of Oceania, while keeping people in a high state of production. Doublethink, even if the war was faked.
2006-12-07 22:16:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The book is all about control of their citizens. Oceania alternates being at war (and being allies) with Eurasia and Eastasia. War is the economic basis for a hierarchical society. War consumes the wealth made from human labour, so that those working humans (the middle and lower classes) can never save money and rise in social rank. The idea is that war keeps the rich rich, and the poor poor. (Do you notice the similarities in our war-mongerers of today? Perhaps Orwell wasn't too far off . . .)
2006-12-07 22:29:20 · answer #3 · answered by mfunk23 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, we did it last semester in my college eng. class. (great teacher, but weird books!) Oceania is always at war with one group or another (while lying about it and making it seem like they never switched sides, that it has always been this way). The inner party is in this purely for power and domination--foot on your face kind of thing. It is not to expand the culture, improve lives or convert a religious group. Party leaders aren't necessarily looking for $$, but the end effect of continuing the status quo of severe class distinctions isn't a bad payoff.
If you want to chat more, drop me a line.
2006-12-07 22:23:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Big Bother is watching. Nobody is 'really' at war. Everyone watches everyone and reports it.
If you haven't read the book.... I strongly suggest to read it. It is excellent.
2006-12-07 22:14:23 · answer #5 · answered by makeldee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you will find the answer in one of the following pages.
(complete text of 1984, free)
2006-12-07 22:18:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you try sparknotes! i read it 4 years ago...but mostly sparknoted it and i don't even remember! :( sorrryyy!
2006-12-07 22:10:52 · answer #7 · answered by Nikki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope!
2006-12-07 22:10:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋