Ever wondered how and why the party keep control in George Orwell's '1984'? How does the party cement totalitarian rule without the people rising up? In this 13 minute video, Dr Aidan breaks down the how and why of Big Brother's oppressive leadership. Featuring animations that bring the characters and events of the story to life, this video aims to cultivate a deep interest in the book and hopefully to encourage every viewer to go and read the book themselves.

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