Winston Smith

implemented in Oceania, London whom administer harsh regulations prohibiting unnecessary thoughts, such as the feeling of love, banished writing, and a plethora of other laws. The first book of 1984 exemplifies the control the government has over Winston…

compassion, and intimacy are not permitted- two people manage to find each other. In George Orwell’s novel 1984, Winston and Julia are an unlikely match who would likely be incompatible in a normal, “free”society. While they are united in their passionate hatred for their society’s government (known as “the party”), they are complete opposites in their vision to overthrow or rebellion of it. Winston has a different view on the party than other people, he works at the Ministry of Truth so he…

Orwell reveals the effect Big Brother’s regime is beginning to have on Winston through the imagery present in this scene. In this scene, Winston imagines what the future will hold, especially in regards to O’Brien’s potential as an ally. “‘We shall meet in a place where there is no darkness,’ O’Brien had said to him.” The lack of darkness is used by the author to convey a hopeful tone of voice. The absence of darkness allows for the possibility of light to enter, in this case, darkness…

also reflect the moral of a story. In the novel 1984, by George Orwell, is a great example of a well-set collision in a story. Winston, the main protagonist, has many cultural collisions making him the most important and relevant character in the story. The most dominant cultural collision Winston has overall in the novel is, institutional. The reason being, Winston does not agree with big brother and the overall government that is sectioned off into parties where he lives. An example of…

The Proles however differ in a much different way. They still have free­thought which is something all the people of the parties lack. However, Winston still has free­thought he just cannot go around announcing his thoughts because he is part of the party and would easily be punished for free­thought. As long as there are some people with free­thought “Big Brother” does not have total control…

Brother from George Orwell’s 1984. This character brings a reign of terror to the people by threatening them and torturing them with the loss of their loved ones. Big Brother damages the developments of the people within the society, Winston, and the evolution of Winston and Julia’s relationship. Big Brother is never physically present, however the outcome of his actions are appearent. He is a reminder to everyone to be loyal to the party and that he is watching every move they make, which…

parties motto of “ Big Brother is watching you”“One.” 1984: a Novel, Signet Classics, New York, 2007, p. 2.’ Since the telescreens are everywhere it leads winston to rent the upstairs room of a thought spy for julia and himself. This act of love for one another is what leads to their capture and eventual…

The name O’Brien is problematic because it is actually a surname that is translated into two different names, Bran which means “Raven” symbolizes death, loss, and mystery. However, the name could also be translated into Brion, which means “high place”. O’Brien being a problematic name fits very well with the antagonist of the story, O’Brien. This is because the character, O’Brien, is extremely problematic. In the novel, O’Brien is the obstacle blocking the path to Winston’s success. Furthermore,…

written off by Winston as a potential threat to Winson’s rebellious thoughts. Winston, a character with substantial knowledge of society and history, is compelled “to rape” “and then murder” her, simply due to her presence and feel of the “Thought Police”. Her disguise not only allowed her to infiltrate high into to government system and collect the knowledge, but it put her at a point of advantage overlooking others and picking out people for her own personal will. Even Winston fell victim to…

various ways. That is why George Orwell, in his novel 1984, chooses instead to focus on the effects of Winston and Julia’s love. Although Winston is capable of advancing his person rebellion, it is Julia who ultimately enables him to commit more heinous acts that eventually incur the disapproval of the Party. It is because of their strong bond that Winston is compelled to rebel. Before Winston and Julia become involved, his rebellion consists solely of thoughtcrime and journalization. He also…