Why I Decided To Read The Book 1984 By George Orwell

For my assignment I read the book 1984 by George Orwell. There were many reasons why I decided to read this book. The one reason that hooked me most into this book was how the author described the life style of the characters. The lifestyle in the book is not similar to our world at all. In our world, everyone is encouraged to believe in whatever they want, from liking math to wanting to rule the world to thinking that vampires are real. But, in 1984 people aren't allowed to have any feelings towards other people, ideas or items. They were supposed to see the world differently than it actually was. For example, in the real world three plus five equals eight. When in the book, people were supposed to believe that three plus five equals nine. The difference between how different the my world and the world in this book are made me want to read this book. …show more content…
The book, is written in a third person point of view, but the story is seen through a character named Winston. I would see Winston’s thoughts, emotions and feelings in the words even though he isn't telling the story. Reading all of Winston’s emotions really helped me connect with his character. Even though I haven't lived in a world will feelings are banned, the description of the feelings of Winston made me understand what he was going through. Although, I will never fully understand how he felt about the “love is against the law” law because I never was in his position, I could understand why he would want to break that law and fall in love. Usually when someone is kept away from something or someone, the urge to meet that certain someone or try that something (like food or an activity)