1984 By Orwell: Literary Analysis

In the current year of 1984, there are three superstates that the world is divided into-Oceania, Eurasia, and Eastasia. Winston lives in Oceania and works as a minor official of the party. “Oceania is governed by an oppressive totalitarian regime known simply as the party. The novel symbolizes the ubiquitous image of Big Brother; the Party controls every conceivable aspect of human action and thought” (Moss and Wilson 2). To convey the totalitarian style of Oceania, the slogans of the party must be interpreted. “War is peace. Ignorance is strength. Slavery is freedom” (Orwell 4). The slogans seem to contradict themselves, but after understanding the torturous process the party places certain people under, the knowledge of how each individual was brainwashed will be obtained. There were many deceivers of the party and their rules including Winston, but if they were caught they were tortured and possibly killed. This is shown in room 101 where the people who broke the rules were subjected to their worst fear until they put a person between themselves and the torture and it was usually someone they

In the final section of the book, he admits ruefully that they got him a long time ago, and goes on to assert that “the choice for mankind lay between freedom and happiness, and for the great bulk of mankind, happiness was better.” The discourses of O’Brien in this last section strip bare not just the methods but the motives and the intentions of the totalitarian regime that seks power for its own sake. Winston is not just defeated and destroyed but completely metamorphosed in the ministry of Love. As O’Brien promises him, “ ‘Never again will you be capable of ordinary human feeling. Everything will be dead inside you. Never again will you be capable of love, or friendship, or joy of living, or laughter, or curiosity, or courage or integrity. You will be hollow. We shall squeeze you empty and then we shall fill you with ourselves.’ ”(p.206)

Big Brother desires power and complete control and gains this through repeated acts of cruelty. After Winston is captured by the Thought Police, he is held captive under government control in the Ministry of Love. After being tortured for many days, “there were times when the mere sight of a fist drawn back for a blow was enough to make him pour forth a confession of real and imaginary crimes” (254). Big Brother tortures Winston until he is conditioned to say whatever they

And those who dissent will be vaporized, not only from living, but from ever existing in the first place. Giving Winston an incentive to have this conformative facade. The motif is the total control of information. Winston works in a department where he literally rewrites history to suit the needs of the party. Thereby, the party controls reality, something Winston abhors.

1984 is a typical dystopian novel in which Orwell explores the many issues present during the time in which he wrote this book. He successfully creates a world in which technology is vastly more sophisticated than it was during the time in which this book was written and in which fear is used as a tool to control individuals who do not conform to the social norms. The horrible and dangerous futuristic world controlled repressively by the government and the thought police is portrayed wonderfully by Orwell who is able to create the perfect dystopian realm.

1984, Orwell’s last and perhaps greatest work, deals with drastically heavy themes that still terrify his audience after 65 years. George Orwell’s story exemplifies excessive power, repression, surveillance, and manipulation in his strange, troubling dystopia full of alarming secrets that point the finger at totalitarian governments and mankind as a whole. What is even more disquieting is that 1984, previously considered science fiction, has in so many ways become a recognizable reality.

Although modern society may not be a totalitarian society, 1984 reflects many of modern society’s circumstances. Such as psychological understanding, surveillance technology, and wealth distribution. As a result of this, the society of 1984 may not be as far off from today as would seem, from 1984 society's wealth to standard of living, both places share many similarities.

1984 is an aptly titled dystopian novel set in the year 1984, which is considered a favorite by some, and a classic by many more. It is hard for somebody to have not heard some derivative language from this book used before. It is brought up in American politics still to this day, and has changed the way we feel about authority. George Orwell’s novel 1984 has had a significant impact on American and English culture through its political language and message portrayed by the story.

George Orwell wrote his best works during the tragic events of the fierce government repression of Communist Russia and Nazi Germany during the 1940s. He expressed various grievances toward the high authority of these totalitarian governments and the abuse of their powers. He alludes to them in his books as the corruption of commanding powers and the loss of basic human rights and freedom. In his most renowned novel, 1984, the main characters, Winston and Julia defy the government by fulfilling their natural desires. George Orwell insightfully demonstrates how the natural essence of humanity within the characters is drawn out during the totalitarian regime of the Party, specifically relating to romance, rebellion, and betrayal throughout the novel.

In 1984, by George Orwell violence contributed to the plot by having three stages of reintegration. The stages are to learn, understand, and to accept, Winston was forced to learn that 2+2=5 under torture, understanding that the party is good, and seeks power for its own. Winston accepts and understands the Party and Big Brother as soon as Winston wishes the burden of torture on someone else who he loves, and to learn that Big Brother is eternal and that 2+2=5, Winston then is committed and loyal to the Party and its understands purpose, as he awaits his execution to prove his devotion to the party.

In the modern world, one must be skeptical towards the authoritative governments. How a government bodies regulates and governs shapes the beliefs, values, and attitudes of its citizens. George Orwell examines the dangers of this flawed relationship between government bodies and individuals. In 1984, he illustrates the worst possible outcome, a corrupt tyrannical government creating a dystopian world filled with lifeless citizens. Orwell explores the consequences of a totalitarian society in 1984 through the struggles of Winston, the manipulations of O’Brien, and the perfection of Winston.

George Orwell’s 1984 is presented as a cautionary story of what our future could be headed towards. Orwell’s writing comes out of a passion for freedom, justice and more than anything, truth. The novel is a dark and twisted representation of a dystopian society, where the government has complete control over its subjects. Oceania’s totalitarian government and Big Brother, the person who ostensibly leads this government, takes full control of its clueless members minds, values, and their lives as whole. Big Brother takes control by using brain washing and various forms of propaganda to influence the citizens of Oceania. Orwell casts the theme of totalitarianism in 1984 through the acts of Big Brother, its control

In history, many people have tried to see what the future will bring. George Orwell, author of 1984, is no different. Orwell believed that a totalitarian form of government was close if the American citizens were not aware of the dangers it holds. Throughout 1984, Orwell warns the readers of a horrible thing under a totalitarian government. Orwell’s message about totalitarian government is clearly stated as “WAR IS PEACE, FREEDOM IS SLAVERY, IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH”.

As Winston is captured by the government, he is told that there are three stages of his “reintegration”; learning, understanding, and acceptance. Winston refuses to betray his lover Julia until the last stage as he yells to his tormentors, “Do it to Julia! Do it to Julia! Not me! I don’t care what you do to her. Tear her face off, strip her to the bones. Not me! Julia. Not me!” (300). , Orwell) Spewing such harsh and petrifying phrases about his past lover, showcases that Winston under the torment and oppression of the Party has capitulated and accepted Big Brother while breaking the final bonds of his romantic relationship with Julia. Instilling oppression on romantic love ensures that the citizens of Oceania love Big Brother and the government with their full capacity; confirming that the individual will never favour their loved one over the government. Once a courageous individual rebelling against the government, using his relationship with Julia as a weapon, now merrily a shadow of his former past, broken down by the oppression instilled by the government. By betraying his lover, Julia, Winston demonstratesions that the government has won. Contradictory to his initial feeling towards Big Brother, Winston’s love is now dedicated towards the government. In the aftermath of his “reintegration”, “[Winston] loved Big Brother,” (311) , Orwell) leaving no additional room in his damaged heart for Julia. However, Winston is not the only character who suffers with the decision of betraying their loved

 In today's societal occurrences and changes people often overlook hidden and subtle issues that are prevalent but just not clearly defined and seen by society. George Orwell the author of 1984 has defined and expounded on these phenomena's in society in his novel, 1984. Even though it was written in 1949, it presents ideas which are in sync with the 21st century and still prominent today. This novel is more of a verbal tunnel, which presents issues of the present and the future in a definite manner. 1984 is well written commentary on today's society as it emphasizes on the main occurrences that are hidden from public such as, Psychological manipulation, the use of technology and the control of language