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What is an unperson in 1984?

In George Orwell's dystopian novel *Nineteen Eighty-Four*, an unperson is a person who has been eliminated from history and memory.

Here's a breakdown:

* Political Purge: The Party (the ruling totalitarian regime) uses the concept of "unperson" to get rid of anyone who opposes them or is deemed a threat.

* Eradication of Existence: An unperson is effectively erased from society. Their name is removed from records, photographs are destroyed, and all mention of their existence is scrubbed from public memory.

* No Evidence of Ever Existing: The Party's manipulation is so complete that even the unperson's closest family members and friends might be made to forget them, believing they never existed.

This concept reflects the Party's complete control over information and the power it wields to reshape history and reality to suit its narrative. It represents a terrifying example of how a totalitarian regime can manipulate and control the minds of its citizens.

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