Milton

According to Milton, truth becomes heresy as a result of censorship. If people are not allowed the freedom to explore ideas on their own, the actual truth will become obsolete and be replaced with what the government wants people to believe. This is dangerous because it creates a culture of helpless, brainwashed individuals who become unable to think or decide for themselves, and as a result no progress can be made. It allows the people in power to remain in power without question, which is very dangerous in itself. These ideas remind me of Big Brother in the book 1984, where the government is watching at all times to be sure that everyone is acting the way the government deems they are supposed to and that there is no chance for rebellion. It also reminds me of the movie V for Vendetta where parliament is able to control the people through fear and knowledge, since they own every newspaper and television channel. These two examples confirm Milton's belief that when too much control or censorship is issued by the government, truth becomes hersey and people loose the ability to reason and act for themselves.