520. Nothing changes more consistently than the past. The past that influences our lives [is] not what
actually happened but what [we] believe happened. GERALD W. JOHNSON (1890-1980), Heroes and
Hero-Worship, 1943
This quote uses a direct form of persuasion to make us believe that the past is the most changed article in our society. This quote relates to 1984 because they use their technology to alter the past into whatever we desire it to be, and because of that they gain control of a society. Johnson used direct words to make us believe what he was saying to be a fact, not a theory. Johnson recognizes a flaw in society that everyone can relate to one way or another, and exploits it using direct language and a firm tone. This quote is very persuasive because it makes us believe that what he is saying is completely correct due to the direct language he has chosen.
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