I would not consider Winston Smith as a hero, because a hero is “ A person, typically a man, who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.” Winston smith does not have the qualities of any of that. Even though Winston …show more content…
Winston always wanted to join the brotherhood, but he did this because he wanted to feel alive rather than to see any changes in his lifetime. Winston considers a lot about human nature way more than one would even exists in Oceania. For example, in chapter 7, Winston says “ If there is hope, it lies in Proles.” This is saying that 85 percent of Oceania could face the force to destroy the party ever be generated. Winston lets the proles have a chance at overcoming the power of the big brother and the party. Winston thinks that if the Proles could become aware of the strengths that the proles have, then Winston wouldn’t have to make a so called plan, and they could blow the party away and everything would be ok. This is irony of the book really, because Winston knows that there is no way that the Proles with every be well ordered like this to make it happen. But sadly, Winston is an attractive man who continues his relationships with women even when he's not suppose to. Another reason I think Winston is not a hero, is because he is rebellion, not heriotic. For example, another quote from chapter 7 Winston says “Until they become conscious they will never rebel, and until after they have rebelled they cannot become conscious.” this quote is saying how Winston is feeling towards the changes that are