Political Science

The O’Brien Torture: Unpacking the Symbolism of the Rat in Orwell’s 1984

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The O’Brien Torture: Unpacking the Symbolism of the Rat in Orwell’s 1984 George Orwell’s dystopian masterpiece, 1984, is a chilling exploration of totalitarian control and the crushing of individual spirit. Among the novel’s many disturbing elements, the rat scene in Room 101 stands out as a particularly potent symbol of the Party’s ultimate power: the … Read more

Allan Lichtman: Decoding American Politics – A Profile of the Acclaimed Analyst and Historian

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Introduction The air crackles with anticipation every four years. The US presidential election, a spectacle of rallies, debates, and carefully crafted narratives, draws millions to the polls. But beyond the sound and fury, there’s a quest to understand, to predict, the forces shaping this monumental contest. For decades, one figure has stood out in this … Read more

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