If I were to make a prequel to 1984, I would want to see the story of Winston’s childhood, and the family that he slowly forgot. As Winston was in his late 30’s at the start of 1984 his time as an adolescent would have been a pivotal time in Big Brother’s rise. A story covering the origin of Big Brother while simultaneously telling the story of Winston’s childhood and the lives of his parents could show a different side to the story. In 1984, we see a man who is virtually alone in life, experiencing a full-blown regime and the peak of totalitarianism. The contrast between this story, and one of a young family witnessing their community being robbed of its freedom of thought and capitalism would be a very interesting one to read. Winston’s story
