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1984 vs. The Matrix

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TMswitch06
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So i gotta write a compare and contrast paper on how these two have similar themes...The novel 1984 and the movie The Matrix..any ideas?
Apr 24 2007 10:30PM
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soulskier
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well in 1984, their lives are very controlled, much like in the matrix, but so far i've only read to the 7th chapter so i can expand on that at all
Apr 24 2007 10:32PM
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if you have never watched the Animatrix, I advise you go rent it. It has a history of how the matrix came to be. It will make it slightly easier.

They compare because one central dictorial government that the people give the power to. After that, the government begins to completely control the people. In the Matrix, it is subconcious, the machines take over. In 1984, it is out of fear, the Thought Police could come at any moment. Nothing they do in their lives is up to free will, they think they may have it at some times, but really there is no free will and the government is controlling everything that they do. When they do realize they have free will, and exercise it, they begin a war of their own against the government, doomed to fail with no ending in sight.
Apr 24 2007 10:35PM
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TMswitch06
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o thanks GLRunner i might actually use that..any more?
Apr 24 2007 10:41PM
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