The Importance Of Big Brother In 1984

Winston is an everyday man, a blue-collar worker, who works for the government like so many other men of his age and social status. However there is one significant difference that makes Winston special. He, unlike most other people, has a deep hatred for Big Brother and is not blinded by the propaganda that surrounds everyone at all times. He has decided that this life cannot go on, living in constant fear of “Big Brother” and the “Thought Police”. His first diary entry marks the beginning of his attempt to bring change and revolution to Airstrip One. As an employee of the government it is already illegal just to simply own the black notebook, resulting in “death penalty, or at least twenty-five years in a forced labour camp”. However when …show more content…
The brotherhood has never been seen and it is only a rumour on the streets, but it still gives Winston hope and motivates him to fight “Big Brother” The rumour of the Brotherhood also makes fellow government official O’Brian stand out to Winston, who believes that O’Brian is part of the Brotherhood and is trying to recruit him to join in on the revolution.
“…there was a fraction of a second when their eyes met, and for as long as it took to happen Winston knew- yes, he knew!- that O'Brien was thinking the same thing as himself. An unmistakable message had passed. It was as though their two minds had opened and the thoughts were flowing from one into the other through their eyes. 'I am with you,' O'Brien seemed to be saying to him. 'I know precisely what you are feeling. I know all about your contempt, your hatred, your disgust. But don't worry, I am on your side!” Unfortunately he is horribly wrong and O’Brian is actually the person who uncovers Winston’s revolutionary ideals and ambitions. He does, however, try to dissuade Winston from revolting and tries to make him understand that the party has the power to change the past to their will and to suit their …show more content…
A narrow scarlet sash, emblem of the Junior Anti-Sex League, was wound several times round the waist of her overalls, just tightly enough to bring out the shapeliness of her hips.” That is how Julia is first introduced to the reader in the very early stages of the story, a beautiful but dangerous woman. A mindless robot in the “Big Brother “ system. When Winston first sees her, he immediately dislikes her. She is everything he hates and despises in one person, a ‘perfect’ subject of the government, someone who is keen to turn him in to the thought police. To his surprise she turns out to be the exact opposite of what he feared she might be. This sudden turn in events occurs after Julia gives Winston a note saying the she loved him. They decide to team up and together they try to make a difference.

Julia uses her image as a law abiding, simple citizen to her advantage. She is inconspicuous and none spares her a second glance, despite her good looks. The scarlet sash, symbol of the “Anti-Sex League” makes sure of that. In reality, she is very sexually active, using her sexuality to her advantage. The party is strongly against relationships because, according to the parties strict guidelines, “if you love a person, you have less love left to give to the