George Orwell's "1984" (as a metaphor for control over food)

George Orwell's "1984" can metaphorically represent control over food as a reflection of authoritarian power. In the novel, the Party manipulates truth and information to maintain dominance. Similarly, in a food context, authorities or corporations can manipulate supply, nutrition labels, and access to influence consumer behavior. This control limits choice, reinforces dependency, and suppresses individual autonomy, much like the oppressive regime in "1984." The metaphor suggests that just as Orwell warns about the dangers of surveillance and censorship, controlling food sources can serve as a means of exerting comprehensive societal control under the guise of safety or order.