The phrase "War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength." from George Orwell's novel 1984 encapsulates the paradoxical slogans used by the totalitarian regime in the story. These contradictory statements illustrate how the government manipulates language and thought to control the populace, convincing them that perpetual war can lead to societal stability and that true freedom comes from total obedience. The use of such rhetoric highlights the dangers of propaganda...