Proles

Through the novel 1984 every person, society, group have something to fear,a phobia that make them think or act different than they used to. a phobia that determines what their actions say Everyone in the novel has their own version of a rat; the people live as rats, the novel 1984 the rats symbolize Winston's fears and the reason he loved Big Brother, Big Brother way to survive, manipulate and dominate the people and the power. In other words Big Brother IS the rat,. It is the Party’s…

laundry, Winston”s own mother and his wife believe that their main purpose is to wife and mother only proving women as second-class citizens.The women that Winston describes are all empty-minded and full of party slogans like his wife Katharine or proles. On the other hand, Julia is depicted as a sexually liberated, strong woman. She pursues Winston, has had many lovers since she was 16, only wants causal relationships and works fast for it as she succeeded in sleeping with Winston almost…

To be honest, I’m having a hard time writing this paper. There’s a lot going on in my life, as you know, so my mind is somewhere else, but I’m going to try my best. “BIG BROTHER”, OOPS, I MEAN HITLER, IS WATCHING YOU! I read “1984” by George Orwell my senior year of high school, I didn’t really retain much of the book honestly; mainly because I was a dumb teenager and spent my class time so stoned Cheech and Chong would envy. (Lets hope I don’t get in trouble for writing this, but hey I’ll…

In 1984 BigBrother is always dropping bombs on the people to keep them “free”. “ ”Streamer” was a nickname which, for some, reason, the proles applied to rocket bombs.”(pg 165).American government is based of freedom and security not fear and death like in 1984. In 1984,being watched by his telescreen, Winston out of fear and lack of freedom is forced to stand and touch his toes even though…

Uprisings that abolish corrupt a government system and improve society drive typical dystopian plots. However, George Orwell’s dystopian novel 1984 distinguishes itself because the novel’s protagonist, Winston Smith, ultimately fails to free himself from the Party’s authoritarian rule. Winston’s aversion to his lifestyle leads him to defy the government by engaging in a sexual affair and committing Thought Crimes. After the Party catches him rebelling, Winston endures abuse that transforms him…

For example, Symmes granted himself a salary of $15 a month. This salary was an average but it would seem that most would be living below the wages of an “official intelectual”. In addition, as Symmes writes, “ $15 was a substantial kick above the proles building brick walls or cutting cane for $12, and almost twice the $8 paid to many retirees.” It is very unfair that the author was able to simply choose the amount of money he would have rather than be forced to live by certain…

journey by receiving information that initiates the journey. For example, in Nineteen Eighty-Four, Winston immediately begins his expedition by rebelling against Big Brother and The Party. He purchases a diary from a small shop located in an area where Proles, the lowest class in the hierarchy, lives. Winston crossing his territory demonstrates the disobedient mindset he discloses. Furthermore, he writes about the naivety of his coworkers during Two Minutes Hate, disapproving the immaturity and…

Power is the ultimate goal of any leading government or group, but it is not easy to maintain. In the novel 1984, the author George Orwell explores a fictional dystopia which takes place in London, Oceania, Airstrip One. In this society the ruling oligarchy, the Party, has complete control over its citizens. The novel follows a rebellious man named Winston Smith who does not believe any of the propaganda or tricks that the Party uses, but in his society he must resist unorthodoxy or else he will…

As well as forcing the use of both an oppressive language, and philosophical views; Big Brother uses warfare as a method to control Oceania. When a country is at war, it creates a warfare mind state within it 's citizens, which generally consists of fear, confusion and hatred. These feelings can be channeled in many directions, and in this case Big Brother uses the state of mind to distract and manipulate society. This idea is still used by governments today, particularly the United States…

1984 is a book about a man named Winston who lives in a society where you are constantly watched, much of the news is lies and you are constantly at war. Winston knows that anything the government tells him is a lie and that the war Oceania, the country Winston lives in, is constantly fighting is pointless. Winston later on meets a girl named Julia who he at first hates, but as she shows that she also sees the lies Winston comes to love her and they join a secret group called The Brotherhood…