Minority Report V 1984
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The book 1984 and the movie Minority Report both deal with corrupt societies with an attempt at a better society. However, they have many major differences. In 1984, Winston in merely an ant in the society of Oceania, working for the party, whereas in Minority Report John is a well respected member in the society, a very important part of the Precrime department. In these two works, both systems have major flaws, but in 1984 they are far more overt than the problems with Precrime. Both societies misuse their power, and punish people for things that they either have not done or are accused of ridiculous crimes.
In the book 1984, Winston is not significant to the society and does not hold a position of power. This sets some of the mood for the book in that someone who is in a lower class in this kind of society is more likely to not agree with the government. This sets up how the readers first view the setting; as an extreme. In Minority Report, there are advertisements supporting Precrime and show the viewer first hand what would have happened had not Precrime done their job. This shows the viewer the positives for having Precrime, almost completely ignoring the person who is put away without a crime.
Both 1984 and Minority Report have the main characters change their views, but in different ways. In the beginning of 1984, Winston hates his life and how it is controlled by the party, and searches for "the brotherhood" to plot against the government. Although he never really does do anything directly against the party, he is incarcerated and there tortured and brainwashed until he believes what they want him to. In 1984, the hero does not win, the evil does. In Minority Report, there is much more of a fluffy Hollywood ending. It begins with John doing his job because he believes in what he is doing, and genuinely thinks that it is good. This continues until he finds a flaw in the...
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