Quote by George Orwell

Partly it was a sort of hymn to the wisdom and majesty of Big Brother, but still more it was an act of self-hypnosis, a deliberate drowning of consciousness by means of rhythmic noise.

Partly it was a sort of hymn to the wisdom and majesty of Bi

Summary

This quote refers to the act of chanting or repeating slogans in George Orwell's novel "1984." It suggests that while the chants praised the power and wisdom of Big Brother, they were also a way for individuals to escape reality by creating a trance-like state. The repetitive nature of the slogans served as a form of self-hypnosis, allowing people to suppress their thoughts and critical thinking, thereby denying their own consciousness. It exemplifies the control and manipulation exerted by the totalitarian regime in the book.

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By George Orwell

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