EXPOSING INEQUALITY: CLASS IDENTITY AND SOCIAL CRITIQUE IN THE WORKS OF GEORGE ORWELL
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George Orwell, class identity, social criticism, inequality, totalitarianism, Marxis, dystopia, satire, oppression, political literature.Abstract
This study examines the portrayal of class identity and social criticism in George Orwell's major works, focusing on Animal Farm, 1984, and Down and Out in Paris and London. It explores how Orwell exposes systemic inequality, power imbalances, and class oppression through satire, allegory, and dystopian narrative. Using Marxist and socio-political literary theory, the research highlights Orwell’s critique of totalitarian regimes, capitalist exploitation, and social stratification. The findings demonstrate Orwell’s commitment to truth-telling and his enduring relevance in contemporary debates about class and justice.
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