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Patriotism as defined by dictionary.com as the devoted love, support and defense of ones country. Otherwise known as being loyal to one's native land. One good example of this is the continued fight in Afghanistan by the American troops. Their gallant effort is continued in order to protect their loved ones back in the states. Patriotism is an act of courage to fight for the betterment of their country by any man,woman,or child. This doesn't limit to any size of act, whether a child decides to buy his football at the mom and pop sports shop instead of the international chain or whether someone is running for president. Patriotism will continue to be apart of everyones lives whether your from Madagascar or Ireland. Any act that goes out of one's way to harm another individual or an a group of individuals is not considered Patriotism is not defined by such under any stretch of imagination. As long as democracy stays afloat, it will stay that way.
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1984 Intended Audience **10/3** I believe the audience that George Orwell was trying to reach in his novel entitled 1984 were the people of Britain. One lead is the title which is actually a play on words for the year 1948. During which he spent time as a British officer in Burma, seeing the oppression in a first person perspective. Just like in novel, many people of Burma fear their Government and the control in which is set upon them. George saw this quite well in his role, and he despised the way these people were treated and wanted to show his fellow Brits what was truly happening without just truly expressing it.

1984 Message **10/7** The message for Orwell's novel 1984 is the idea that one should never allow their freedom to be taken away in place for security and peace. If such an instance occurs a totalitarian government takes course in which you have no voice or rights instead of the inalienable rights of democracy. Many examples occur in the book where individuals have vanished for "rebelling" against the government, never to be seen again. Leaving those who want to take a stand in fear due to the idea of themselves taken away.

The overlying quote for the novel defines the message very well " War is peace, freedom is slavery, ignorance is strength." These words are the official words of the party, they serve the purpose of weakening the power of the individual and forcing upon this state of propaganda induced fear. The slogan fits perfectly with their true goal of psychological control. Another instance which fits well is "Who controls the past controls the future, who controls the future controls the past." In their terms meaning if they change the past to the standards of the party they will continue the current standards and go beyond.

1984 Purpose **10/7** Orwell's true purpose was to warn others about governments establishing totalitarian societies. Located not just in their home countries but in the case of Britain and Burma in other occupied countries and colonies.If something does begin to occur, take a stand and put an end to it before anything truly happens. The power in numbers is unbelievable when you think about it, just look at uprisings over the years.

If I were in such a position, I would not try to tackle such a large task alone. A group must be compiled and plans must be made before any change is to occur. I would work towards the idea of freedom as a whole and the underlining factors behind it. Just like our forefathers fought to protect this country we inhabit, one must continue to cherish and maintain the liberties in order to continue to have such freedoms.