1984 Timed Essay Prompt 1984 is a cautionary tale about the potential of an authoritarian government to control its population. How relevant and accurate is Orwell’s dystopian vision of the future? In a well-organized essay, compare and contrast our current society and that of Big Brother in 1984. Specifically, draw parallels between the fictional and real-world use of technology, reality and thought control, and other governmental tactics used to influence the population. Support your analysis with specific details from the novel, as well as specific examples from today’s society. Conclude your essay by examining the implications of your analysis: what can and should we do about it? • Record prompt. • HW: Collect evidence