Major Events In George Orwell's 1984

The timeline of an individual’s life can embrace many details. Some events happen for a reason, other do not. An individual will experience numerous events throughout their lifetime that have extensive effects, not only on the individual, but also on their whole identity and surroundings. In situations, individuals wish they can somehow predict their future. In George Orwell’s novel 1984, the protagonist, Winston Smith, experiences various events throughout the novel that influence his life and his future. The events that foreshadow Winston’s eventual fate and outcome the novel are his purchase of the diary, the memory of his family, and his fear of rats.
In part one of the novel, Orwell describes what society is like in Oceania. Oceania is in a constant state of war. The living conditions are below normal; in fact, the conditions are poor. In Oceania, no one can expect privacy because there are telescreens in almost every place in Oceania watching and listening to the people. The Party controls everyone’s actions and words; however, Winston, being rebellious towards the Party acts against them and purchases a diary from “a frowzy little junk-shop” (Orwell 8). Although purchasing a diary is not illegal considering “there are no longer any …show more content…
Furthermore, Winston’s fear of rats foreshadows his eventual fate and the outcome of the novel. There are so many restrictions in Oceania, if a citizen comes to disobey any rule, they will be tortured “[maintaining] law and order” (Orwell 6). The only way Winston can discard his fears is to appreciate Big Brother. Ultimately, everyone witness various experiences throughout their lives that adjust the way they act and react. Some things are meant to happen, and others are not meant to happen, but one must learn, adapt and compromise what life events take place and the outcome they may have on the