Here is an example of a context paragraph that uses examples Fahrenheit 451 and 1984:
The mass media can be an effective means of entertainment, but it can also cause its audience to lose the ability to formulate intelligent thought. There are countless means of entertainment, which are readily available to anyone who pleases. Although these can be satisfying for a certain amount of time, they are truly just mindless distractions with no real substance, preventing the viewers or readers from forming their own opinions, maintaining relationships and being an individual. To maintain a relationship a certain level of intelligence is required, when this intelligence is lost, one is no longer able to interact with others. In Fahrenheit 451, Bradbury explores these ideas through meaningless forms of amusement such as the parlour walls, which “said nothing” and “said it loud.” Mildred saw these walls as her “family” and “a dream.” This form of technology created a literal “wall between [Montag] and Mildred,” resulting in the demise of their relationship. This is just “water under the bridge” for Mildred, as in this society “nothing’s connected up” and she uses the parlour walls to escape from her own reality and to stop thought evoking in her mind. This concept is further explored in 1984 by George Orwell, in the 2 minutes of hate broadcast; instilling intense hatred for the opposing leader. This dystopian society has been conditioned to enjoy hate and they see it as a form of entertainment, but in truth it was designed to brainwash them. Because ”it was impossible to avoid joining in,” they were rid of the ability to think for them selves. The purpose of the two minutes of hate was to cause everyone to think the same, therefore everyone becomes the same and individuality is completely lost. The “thought crimes” prevent people from being different and gaining knowledge that differ from the norm. These mind numbing forms of entertainment, blinded society; ridding them from their own thoughts and eradicating the ability to formulate individual opinions.