"Freedom of Choice vs. Control"

In Chapter 3, Part 2 of George Orwell's "1984," control and choice remain prominent themes. In this section, Winston Smith undergoes intense psychological manipulation and reprogramming at the hands of O'Brien, a high-ranking member of the Party. To provide you with some real-world scenarios, I created a few example of where you have to decide is this a control or choice

Scenario #1: You can choose your own clothing every day.

• Choice

• Control

The government dictates what clothing you must wear each day.

• Control

• Choice

You can select your preferred hobbies and leisure activities.

• Choice

• Control

Your daily activities are scheduled and mandated by a government agency.

• Control

• Choice

You have the freedom to choose your friends and associates.

• Choice

• Control

The government assigns you specific friends and social connections.

• Control

• Choice

You can decide what books you want to read.

• Choice

• Control

The government determines which books you are allowed to read.

• Choice

• Control

You have the liberty to select your career path.

• Control

• Choice

Your career is chosen for you by a government authority based on their needs.

• Control

• Choice