1984 George Orwell Analysis

A total oligarchical society should be avoided because trying to keep hope is hopeless as hope is destroyed and power corrupts all. This theme is shown in George Orwell's 1984 and- amoung other points- is developed and assisted by symbols. 1984 tells the tale of a man named Winston Smith in his “heroic” battle fighting against the Party, his oligarchical society. He attempts to reclaim the past, and, with his lover Julia, “rebels” in sex and their “secret” meetings. Winston becomes infatuated with the past items seen in Mr. Charrington's shop. At the end, Winston and Julia are caught by Mr. Charrington and the other Thought Police members and they are taken to Room 101 where they are fixed to love Big Brother, the leader of the Party. Evolving symbols in 1984 contribute to …show more content…
Three major symbols are the poem Oranges and Lemons, dust, and the paperweight with the coral Winston buys. These three symbols change in their own ways throughout the story and further progress the story's plot, characters, and its theme of avoiding a rigidly controlled society where hope is always destroyed. Oranges and Lemons, the poem Winston finds himself consumed by, represents firstly the past and Winston's way to relate to people, then changes into Winston's demise. The poem helps to delevop plot parts, character traits, and the main theme. Oranges and Lemons in its entirety goes: “'Oranges and lemons,' say the bells of St. Clements. 'You owe me three farthings,' say the bells of St. Martin's. 'When will you pay me?' say the bells of Old Bailey. 'When I grow rich,' say the bells of Shoreditch. 'When will that be?' say the bells of Stephey. 'I do not know,' say the the great bells of Bow. Here comes a candle to light you to bed. Here comes a chopper to chop off your head. Chip chop chip chop- the last man is dead.” The third stanza and final line are omitted in the story. Mr. Charrington first mentions the poem to Winston as