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1984 remains a cornerstone of dystopian literature—bleak, powerful, and unforgettable. Orwell’s warnings about surveillance, authoritarianism, and language manipulation still echo today. Yet, while its themes are searingly prescient, the novel can at times feel emotionally distant. The characters, particularly Julia, often serve more as symbols than fully fleshed individuals, and the prose, though clear, leans toward