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Totalitarianism is a form of government where the state controls and monitors every aspect of its citizens' lives, including daily events, personal relationships, and in particular, beliefs. Orwell first became politically aware of totalitarianism and its consequences during the Spanish Civil War where he fought alongside a communist brigade against fascists.

Totalitarianism in 1984 is shown through telescreens viewing the everyday lives of people, hidden microphones (implied)

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