Divergent vs. 1984 The things that define an individual vary, from attire, actions, thoughts, interests and relationships with other people. Although, in the books Divergent and 1984 these things are controlled and monitored by their government or parties. Characters such as Winston Smith and Beatrice (also known as Tris), cannot express their true personality in any way. Some may wonder, “is this a coincidence of similarities?”, which can lead one to think that this may truly have an impact on our future society. The citizens are separated by parties and have to wear different clothing to separate the parties and groups of people. In Divergent, Beatrice changes fractions, which requires her to change her attire so that people know what
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These individuals cannot express themselves or their interests. The only time that this is acceptable was very limited but in the novel Divergent, when Beatrice chooses which faction she wants to join once she turned eighteen years old. Although, once she chooses this fraction she has to stick with it, even if she wanted to change her mind or go be with her family.
Similarities with the romance that takes place with the main two characters represent the relationships between Winston with Julia and Tris with Tobias. All of them in love with their partners, they have no choice but to hide it from the rest of society. From faction leaders, to party member and to the thought police, the safety of a relationship simply does not exist. Unfortunately Winston and Julia fall out of love with one another and betray one another due to the torture they experienced. Tris and Tobias continued to love one another and risked everything including their safety. Divergent and 1984 both strip away an individual's personal identity including their thoughts and feelings. The society and governments are controlled and monitored and may never allow their people to be themselves. This coincidence of similarities between these books still lurk in readers minds and will continue to for many more years to
These individuals cannot express themselves or their interests. The only time that this is acceptable was very limited but in the novel Divergent, when Beatrice chooses which faction she wants to join once she turned eighteen years old. Although, once she chooses this fraction she has to stick with it, even if she wanted to change her mind or go be with her family.
Similarities with the romance that takes place with the main two characters represent the relationships between Winston with Julia and Tris with Tobias. All of them in love with their partners, they have no choice but to hide it from the rest of society. From faction leaders, to party member and to the thought police, the safety of a relationship simply does not exist. Unfortunately Winston and Julia fall out of love with one another and betray one another due to the torture they experienced. Tris and Tobias continued to love one another and risked everything including their safety. Divergent and 1984 both strip away an individual's personal identity including their thoughts and feelings. The society and governments are controlled and monitored and may never allow their people to be themselves. This coincidence of similarities between these books still lurk in readers minds and will continue to for many more years to