How Did George Orwell Become Terrorized In 1984

A single person can control and dictate an entire society by just a simple picture or a few words. An example of this is Big Brother from George Orwell’s 1984. This character brings a reign of terror to the people by threatening them and torturing them with the loss of their loved ones. Big Brother damages the developments of the people within the society, Winston, and the evolution of Winston and Julia’s relationship. Big Brother is never physically present, however the outcome of his actions are appearent. He is a reminder to everyone to be loyal to the party and that he is watching every move they make, which generates paranoia in the novel. Big Brother is “Capable by the mere power of his voice of wrecking the structure of civilization”(Orwell 15). He possesses the power to make them feel guilty if they turn against the party and prevents them from doing so in the first place. “But the face of Big Brother seemed to persist for several seconds”(Orwell 16). During the two minutes of hate, Big Brothers face terrorizes the people even …show more content…
Big Brother led them to rebellion because of their frustration towards the Party. They started by slipping each other notes which eventually led to finding secret hideouts so the party and Big Brother could not hear them. “I didn't want to say anything…in case there’s a mic hidden there”(Orwell 221). They found the loopholes and stayed cautious so they didn't get caught. When they became less paranoid and more comfortable is when their lives go astray. “It was behind the picture”(Orwell 221). Winston and Julia thought they were alone, although with Big Brother that’s never the case. They got caught in one of their “safe” and secret hiding places. “Do it to Julia! Do it to Julia! Not me! Julia! I don't care what you do to her”(Orwell 286). Big Brother made Winston snap which ensued an end to their rebellious love