How does the cultural context of 1984 influence the thematic idea of power and manipulation? 1984 is a totalitarian government ruled by fear and propaganda, much like nazi germany during wwii. 1984 is ruled by a democratic party much like the united states and great britain during wwii. 1984 is by influenced japanese war strategy and leadership during wwii. 1984's key players, like big brother, are influenced by leaders like franklin d. roosevelt from wwi