Examples Of Rebellion In 1984 By George Orwell

Rebellion is an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler. For instance, rebellions can be children disobeying their parents or authority figure. Rebellions happened all throughout history and still continue in the present. Revolts in the past, such as Bacon’s Rebellion, have a lasting impact on today’s society. In recent years, there has been many rebellions and protests. The cause of this may be the many different forms of government throughout the world. In the novel 1984 by George Orwell, the theme of rebellion is prevalent. The government system of Big Brother controls every aspect of the people’s lives. As the story progresses, the main character Winston Smith, finds himself having hatred for Big Brother …show more content…
Winston has the perspective of the mass of people who are active in the revolt. The Shimabara Rebellion and power projection in 17th-Century Japan is comparable to Winston’s rebellion. To explain, “The rebellion soon spread as peasants in village after village rose up against the taxation and collection methods that left them destitute, starving, and subject to routine torture” (Keith). Winston wanted to have the paroles revolt because the Party would least expect them to fight against them. The peasants were the people that were acting upon the rebellion in the Shimabara Rebellion. The people of Japan were tired of the torture that the government was causing, like how Winston was tired of the way the government stripped the people of humanity. Both, the rebellion and Winston, had a reason the government was imposing on their …show more content…
Julia can be related to another way rebellions can start. Children rebelling against their parents are similar to Julia in the sense that both rebel for their own personal wants. Also, Julia’s ways of rebellion are alike to the beginning of Bacon’s Rebellion. For instance, “Bacon demanded the authority to lead a militia against the Indians. After Berkeley angrily denied Bacon's request, the rebellion began” (Moore). Drawing parallels between Bacon’s Rebellion and Julia is simple. Bacon’s Rebellion and Julia both started or joined the revolt because of past experiences and for personal wants. Bacon also started the rebellion because he wanted to be part of the fur trade. Bacon did not get his way and this upset him, while Julia was upset with the laws that restricted her fun. Even though their reasons are personal, does not mean they are not relatable. Many people have or would be willing to fight for something personal to