How To Write A Dystopian Novel 1984

In George Orwell’s famous dystopian novel 1984, rebellious Winston views the totalitarian government of Oceania as constantly removing society’s freedom and mentally enslaving them to maintain control. Throughout his difficult conflict between himself and the government, he seeks out many other rebels and experiences an illegal love affair, yet he becomes paranoid of the cruel government arresting him for his crimes. Initially, Orwell portrays Winston as a secretly rebellious ministry worker. At the end, the oppressing government takes away his freedom and leaves him vulnerable to more manipulation. Winston’s transitioning belief in Big Brother and conflict portrays how Oceania oppresses society and prevents them from obtaining freedom. In the beginning of 1984, Winston actively but secretly disobeys the government’s laws. During the Two Minute Hate, Orwell claims, “Winston’s hatred was not turned against Goldstein at all, but, on the contrary, against Big Brother, the Party, and the Thought Police” (14). Orwell’s words explicitly show that Winston differs from the rest of Oceania and must confront conflict with the tyrannical government …show more content…
Resolving rebellious Winston’s conflict, Orwell depressingly ends the novel by concluding, “ But it was all right, everything was all right, the struggle was finished. He had won the victory over himself. He loved Big Brother” (298). Winston struggled to fight against the government, yet unfortunately fails because the government manipulates him into believing he loves Big Brother and the Party. The victory he wins over himself refers to his resolution of his inner conflict as he finally accepts the government’s ways. Although Winston desperately fought, the government still captured him and ends rebellion against the Party, thus fueling more manipulation on