1984 by George Orwell was published in 1949 to inform people of the dangers of totalitarian regimes that were uprising during this time period. George Orwell lived during a war filled time where he personally experienced totalitarian governments. To express his fear for these governments, Orwell published many novels including 1984 to describe his experiences he first handedly discovered within many citizens who live under this type of government. In the novel 1984, the main character, Winston Smith, lives in a totalitarian government under the rule of Big Brother and is regularly monitored by the secret police. Winston attempts to revolt against his government with a coworker, but he is captured and brainwashed by the secret police and he
