1984 by George Orwell

1984

In the novel written by George Orwell, 1984, there are several similarities to the Soviet Union. One of the most important similarities is Adolph Hitler. Another very important point in 1984 is Big Brother. Big Brother is very similar to both of the leaders, Adolph Hitler and Stalin.

During Adolph Hitler’s time, the government had absolute control over everything. This could also be called totalitarianism, which was frowned upon by 1984’s author, George Orwell. Hitler had complete power over the daily life, hunger, and even the “vaporization” mentioned in 1984. Big Brother, the omnipotent leader in 1984, also had complete and total jurisdiction over the lives of every character in the novel.

Stalin, the second leader of the Soviet Union, was just as terrifying as a leader as Adolph Hitler. Big Brother seems to be a combination of Stalin and Hitler, both physically and characteristically. Physically, all three men looked alike. The major physical resemblance was their mustaches. They each had a heavy black mustache. Personality wise, they have all been described as cruel and terrifying.

In the book, George Orwell was very clear is presenting his feelings about totalitarianism to the reader. He shows, through the characters of his novel, that he believes