Holes Quote by George Orwell
““For some reason they were nicknamed memory holes. When””
About This Quote
Source Novel: 1984 by George Orwell, 1949
A system that erases inconvenient facts to control truth and memory.
In simple terms: Memory is erased to control truth.
Question what is omitted.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- media analysis
- historical research
- personal reflection
- education
- activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does selective memory shape society?
- What mechanisms protect truth?
Even without erasing, truth can be distorted.