Symbolism In George Orwell's 1984

The greatest unsolved mystery in today's society is whether or not the government is working for or against us. The lingering questions in Orwell's 1984 is whether people still have the right to be entitled to their own memories, feelings, and real relationships with other people? These questions may arise throughout the mind of the reader as George Orwell’s portrays the repercussions of a totalitarian government. The use of various oxymorons and symbolism are a few of the tools the writer uses to the allow the reader to indulge in this work.

In a world, such as that of 1984, there is no valid representation of truth within the state.The totalitarian government, which rules this oppressive world, controls and alters every aspect of the the thought process for the people who reside in Oceania. The ideas of “Freedom is Slavery,” “War is Peace,” and “Ignorance is Strength” are clear examples of the corruption within the government as well as the writer's use of oxymorons, to influence the reader's view. However, within the state, the communication, personal beliefs, and memories are all controlled as well as manipulated by the Inner Party. …show more content…
Although, the writer's largest concern is believed to be the “social system instead of the political system” (enotes). The writer then focuses on limiting and completely altering the people's ability to be human, unique, and happy. A mere thought from an individual in the society of 1984 is considered to be a thoughtcrime. For example, Winston, having belief that there is truth outside the Inner Party is an act of crime as well as his choice to pursue a relationship with Julia, a character who appears in the work, and carry out sexual liaisons with her. The writer chooses to make Winston a character within the society who is concentrated on his own social freedom rather than the well being of the rest of