Out of all the phrases and propaganda from the book 1984, I believe the most iconic phrase “2+2 = 5” illustrates the totalitarian powers that distort reality. In this dystopian 1984 novel, George Orwell portrays a character fighting against a totalitarian government. When Winston Smith, the protagonist, attempts to revolt against the party, ends up being imprisoned. It demonstrates how he is surprisingly contrastive from a hero. In George Orwell’s 1984, the protagonist Winston Smith is shown as an anti-hero, portrayed by his complex relationships, difficult childhood and his eventual downfall, which helps to portray him as the anti-hero of the story.
To begin, Winston is portrayed as an anti-hero by his complex relationship character trait. …show more content…
The quote “different place every evening” highlights the struggle Winston and Julia had to face to meet each other. In this dystopian world, meeting someone you're not married to is illegal and can put you in prison. To avoid this, Winston and Julia meet in secret and stay hidden from the government. Additionally, both Julia and Winston share that, “I betrayed you,” she said baldly. “I betrayed you,” he said, “ (Orwell 292). The quote “I betrayed you” emphasizes that both Winston and Julia betrayed each other. Winston believed that he was the only one that betrayed Julia, but it demonstrates that Julia also betrayed him. In summary, the complex and hidden relationship among the characters demonstrates Winston's anti-hero. Winston's complicated connection with Julia proves that he was meant to be an anti-hero. Next, Winston is proven to be an anti-hero because of his difficult childhood. For example, when Winston dreams about his childhood, “Then with a sudden swift spring he had snatched the piece of chocolate out of his sister’s hand and was fleeing for the door”(Orwell 163). This quote
To begin, Winston is portrayed as an anti-hero by his complex relationship character trait. …show more content…
The quote “different place every evening” highlights the struggle Winston and Julia had to face to meet each other. In this dystopian world, meeting someone you're not married to is illegal and can put you in prison. To avoid this, Winston and Julia meet in secret and stay hidden from the government. Additionally, both Julia and Winston share that, “I betrayed you,” she said baldly. “I betrayed you,” he said, “ (Orwell 292). The quote “I betrayed you” emphasizes that both Winston and Julia betrayed each other. Winston believed that he was the only one that betrayed Julia, but it demonstrates that Julia also betrayed him. In summary, the complex and hidden relationship among the characters demonstrates Winston's anti-hero. Winston's complicated connection with Julia proves that he was meant to be an anti-hero. Next, Winston is proven to be an anti-hero because of his difficult childhood. For example, when Winston dreams about his childhood, “Then with a sudden swift spring he had snatched the piece of chocolate out of his sister’s hand and was fleeing for the door”(Orwell 163). This quote